After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
House says no to returning Confederate memorial to ArlingtonAn amendment to the House version of the annual defense bill that would return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery failed to pass.By Jonathan Lehrfeld18 months ago
From history to controversy: 5 things to know about Memorial DayThe day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.19 months ago
VA moving to let living veterans prep their online memorial pagesThe latest planned expansion to the Veterans Legacy Memorial project would allow living veterans to craft their own lasting tributes.By Leo Shane III19 months ago
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday for government workers?Since Nov. 11, 2001, more than 7,000 U.S. service members and 8,000 contractors have died in conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and associated battles.By Molly Weisner19 months ago
In reversal, judge allows removal of Confederate memorial at ArlingtonAllegations that the removal efforts amounted to grave desecration “were, at best, ill-informed and, at worst, inaccurate," the judge said.24 months ago
