Gift from the grave: Commander’s son reflects on mother leading the only all-woman unit overseas during WWII As the highest-ranking Black woman officer during WWII, Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley served her country proudly between 1942 and 1946. She led the Six-Triple-Eight Central Postal Directory Battalion — the only all-woman, predominantly Black unit to serve overseas during WWII. Angela King Play AudioListen 6 mins
Sen. Murray calls Trump administration proposal to cut 80,000 VA jobs 'flat-out immoral' U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, called the Trump administration’s plan a breach of the commitment the country makes to take care of service members. Noel Gasca
Seattle opens the nation's first transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans This week advocates opened the doors of a first of its kind transitional housing program in Seattle for LGBTQ+ veterans. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Memorial Day: How vets are healing through stories It’s almost Memorial Day, a time set aside to remember people who’ve died in service of the country. It can be a particularly hard time for veterans, many of whom lost friends and loved ones during their time in service. Today, we revisit a story from last memorial day and speak to a mentor and veteran in The Red Badge project, an organization that helps veterans heal from loss through writing. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers Play AudioListen 13 mins
Memorial Day: How vets are healing through stories It’s almost Memorial Day, a time set aside to remember people who’ve died in service of the country. It can be a particularly hard time for veterans, many of whom lost friends and loved ones during their time in service. Today, we revisit a story from last memorial day and speak to a mentor and veteran in The Red Badge project, an organization that helps veterans heal from loss through writing. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
The VA has its fix for a home loan debacle, but many vets who got hurt won't get help The VA halted foreclosures after an NPR investigation found thousands of vets were facing foreclosure and it wasn't their fault. Now the VA's unveiling a rescue plan that leaves some out in the cold. Chris Arnold
After decades of secrecy, the 'Ghost Army' is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII The Ghost Army is credited with saving thousands of American lives and helping end WWII in Europe. But its contributions were kept secret for half a century before it was awarded Congress' top honor. Rachel Treisman
Thousands of vets fell victim to a bait-and-switch...by the VA? Lawmakers want a fix Lawmakers grilled the head of the VA home loan program this week about a self-inflicted error with the department's COVID forbearance program that left thousands of veterans in danger of foreclosure. Chris Arnold
Lawmakers move to help veterans at risk of losing their homes Senators are introducing a new bill to help thousands of veterans who, through no fault of their own, were left facing foreclosure when a VA COVID-assistance program ended abruptly. Chris Arnold
Veterans fear the VA's new foreclosure rescue plan won't help them A pause in foreclosures after an NPR investigation may be of no help to many vets. They were already pushed into costly loan modifications after a move by the VA stranded them in a tough spot. Chris Arnold Play AudioListen 8 mins
