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Justice prevailed when former college football standout Rufus French received a 16-year prison sentence for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme targeting seniors and disabled veterans. The verdict sends a powerful message that America protects its most vulnerable citizens.
Ukrainian troops who've served through years of war are getting significant pay raises and a path home. President Zelenskyy announced reforms including doubled salaries for frontline soldiers and a planned discharge system for those mobilized early in the conflict.
A New York nonprofit is turning spring cleaning into support for veterans at risk of homelessness. The Utica Center for Development's Earth Day drive accepts everything from old clothes to Christmas lights, with all proceeds funding veteran services.
Jerry Craigo went from panhandling on Texas streets to becoming an indispensable community volunteer who saved lives and helped fellow homeless veterans. His journey from rock bottom to selfless service shows how one chance can transform everything.
A new bipartisan bill aims to double the immediate payment to Gold Star families from $100,000 to $200,000, the first increase in over 20 years. The legislation also includes automatic cost-of-living adjustments to keep pace with inflation.
Performance coach Mike Aidala just set a new world record by completing a Turkish get-up with 261 pounds. Even better, his grueling two-hour session raised over $3,000 to help veterans afford gym memberships.
Australia just released the world's first clinical guidelines for using MDMA-assisted therapy to treat PTSD, giving hope to veterans and others who haven't found relief with traditional treatments. The gold-standard guidelines will help doctors safely offer this breakthrough treatment to people who need it most.
Humble Design Cleveland transforms empty apartments into fully furnished homes for families leaving homelessness, and they're doing it three times a week now. The problem? They're running out of vehicles to deliver hope.