A Pentagon program that helped thousands of veterans become classroom teachers is winding down. Advocates say the program should be saved.

More than a month after Helene, the Asheville VA Medical Center is still sending teams out to check on thousands of military veterans in western North Carolina. Many have serious health problems and are isolated and having trouble getting around.

The September report from the Government Accountability Office said the shortages are part of a long-standing maintenance problem for the Navy.

National Guard helicopter crews are playing a key role in the military's response to Helene, especially for communities that remain inaccessible by roads.

A study found that the military is doing a lot to improve troops' sleep habits, but most service members still get less sleep than the Pentagon recommends.

The VA's sports clinics introduce veterans to adaptive activities to help them recover from injuries and make fitness a part of their lives.

The new program is designed to fast-track the enlistment process for recruits who lack high school degrees.

A variety of health problems have been linked to contaminated water on the North Carolina Marine Corps base between 1953 and 1987.

Supporters say cyber threats from China and other rivals require a dedicated force. But opponents argue that's unnecessary and risky.

Scientific advances have allowed the Army to identify about 200 sets of remains each year, dating back to World War II. But the passage of time has complicated the process of finding families to accept the remains.