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Her son was diagnosed with PTSD while he was in the Air Force, and after his deployment he showed suicidal signs that she didn't recognize. Now, she is turning the tragedy into help for others.

As states across the country restrict abortion, President Biden and some other Democrats want to ease federal restrictions on the procedure.

Some service members and health experts say the Pentagon isn't doing enough to address eating disorders, which are sometimes linked to the military's strict weight limits.

The legislation will help veterans get disability payments without having to prove their illness was the result of their service. Other health care services will be expanded as well.

The Pentagon said unvaccinated guard members won't get paid and can't participate in federally funded deployments, but some states are concerned that will affect the Guard's ability to do its job.

The legislation expands access to care through the VA for millions who served near burn pits. It also directs the VA to presume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pits without proof.

Members of the newest military branch, known as Guardians, won’t have an annual fitness test. Instead, the devices will monitor their activity throughout the year.

Knowing not all veterans addicted to drugs are ready to quit, VA doctors are offering clean supplies, mental health care and other services to reduce some of the risks that come with injection drug use.

The House is expected to approve the Senate measure, sending it to President Joe Biden, who has said he'd sign comprehensive legislation immediately.

Soldiers are dying by suicide at the highest level since 9/11, and while some bases are trying do more to help prevent suicide, critics say its not enough.