VA Secretary Eric Shinseki tries to resign but White House still has him on hold

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the Department of Veterans Affairs said Wednesday that he's been trying to get "this damn resignation business" straightened

Job fair teaches veterans how to apply online like everyone else

HAMPTON, Va. — A former Army Green Beret is leading the way for companies looking to hire heroes by helping organize a career fair on Sunday to meet with

Iraq veteran: This is not what we tortured Detainees for!

Like many veterans of the Iraq War, I've been glued to the TV lately, and like many of my brothers and sisters-in-arms I'

Former Marine turns bass angler model

NEW HOPE, Ala. — Marine veteran Justin James Atchley Jr. may look like a normal guy in his small town but he is quickly becoming a star in the

Professional veteran takes pride in new career

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — The initial transition was rocky for one active-duty Marine when he left the service, but he's now thrilled with his new career as

Veteran working dog has trouble marketing skills to local employers

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – If every dog has his day, Rusty's could sure come soon. According to sources, the Belgian Malinois – recently home from his last of

'We would have won the war if I was in charge,' low-ranking Afghanistan veteran says

Epic open letter to an American Badass veteran from ISIS

Note: This story was originally published in Al-Daffla Blog, a joint media venture between Duffel Blog and Al Jazeera. Dear Mr. Badass Veteran Nick Powers, As-salamu

Local veteran stunned not to receive discount today

SCITUATE, Mass. — Matt Lynch, a former Navy P-3 Orion electronics technician, was stunned to walk into the Mill Wharf restaurant today and not receive 15 percent off

Veteran-turned-waiter appalled no one is thanking him for his customer service

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Admitting that he is inconsolably irritated and just doesn’t understand why, numerous sources confirmed that local Applebee’s waiter Samuel Higgins has not yet once

Afghan war veteran elected to Congress promises new mosques, civil affairs projects

BATON ROUGE, La. – An Afghan War veteran recently elected to Congress has received widespread publicity for his pledge to add new mosques and civil affairs projects to his

Veteran who hated being thanked for his service now feels ignored

NASHVILLE – An Army veteran who has often complained about being thanked for his service is extremely angry that civilians have been ignoring him recently, Duffel Blog has learned.

SPONSORED: Veteran company debuts line of Pro-3rd Amendment t-shirts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Freedom Eagle Clothing is excited to announce its new line of clothing, 'No Quarter,' an ode to the 3rd Amendment to the U.

Veteran disappointed by lack of workplace violence

DETROIT, Mich. — Army veteran David Jackson, a former infantry platoon sergeant and current human resources representative at Pratt Automotive, loves the additional time with his family, ability to

Brewers to help veterans with $100 million in beer commercials

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Brewers across the country will be pulling out all the stops to “give back” to veterans this weekend, according to NFL sources. Budweiser has announced 6

Veterans threaten Michael moore over cartoon depicting Chris Kyle

FLINT, Mich. — Veterans are threatening violence and murder over a satirical cartoon of American Sniper author Chris Kyle drawn by film director Michael Moore, according to chatter on

Obama fails to salute flag decal on the back of pickup

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama failed to acknowledge an American flag prominently displayed on a veteran’s pickup truck on Wednesday, further incensing a majority of Americans not

Opinion: The best way to support our veterans is by bombing Iran

The following is an op-ed written by John Bolton, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush. It's no

Veterans in VA waiting room accidentally form therapy group

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Veterans are experiencing improved mental health, better coping skills, and a generally increased sense of well-being, thanks to a therapy group that has formed

Islamic state pays tribute to WWII veterans

RAQQA, Syria — The Islamic State joined world leaders and veterans organizations Saturday in numerous ceremonies throughout the caliphate honoring WWII veterans through mass genocide and unchecked, forcible expansion

Yankee Candle company unveils new line for veterans

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — Yankee Candle Company announced a new line of limited edition candles for veterans today. The “Thank You For Your Service” line will be displayed in

Veteran with PTSD tells neighborhood not to have any fun this 4th of July

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Mike Tyler, an Army veteran who diagnosed himself with PTSD four years ago, is asking everyone to please respect his veteran status and forgo anything fun