Seventy-five years ago today, German soldiers occupying the northern coast of France looked out to sea and saw an ominous — and for many, their last — sight: the United States Navy and other allied ships, filling the horizon as far as the eye could see. D-Day was arguably our military’s greatest single triumph, but…
The Department of Justice has decided not to appeal the Procopio decision, meaning a federal court ruling earlier this year that determined tens of thousands of “Blue Water” Navy Vietnam veterans are eligible for disability benefits is now settled law. This is a major victory that should mean benefits for as many as 90,000 veterans…
By Kathryn M. Serbin, DNP CAPT, NC, RET There’s an Irish proverb that goes something like this: “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” Personally, I think sleep is overrated — of course, that is what I tell myself when I wake up feeling tired. I am…
Navy Stories Of Heroism: Read Our Memorial Day Tribute “On June 1, 1813, James Lawrence was just two months removed from being promoted to Captain when his frigate – the USS Chesapeake – encountered the blockading Royal Navy frigate Shannon on his way to Boston. By this point, the United States of America was just…
On June 1, 1813, James Lawrence was just two months removed from being promoted to Captain when his frigate — the USS Chesapeake — encountered the blockading Royal Navy frigate Shannon on his way to Boston. By this point, the United States of America was just 37 years old, and the War of 1812 presented…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi thanked the Association of the United States Navy by name for their support of a bill that would aim to remove a tax that severely impacts Gold Star Families during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, which AUSN attended. The so-called “kiddie tax,” an unintended part of the…
The House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday evening to pass HR 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. The bill would provide benefits to “Blue Water” Navy veterans who were exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange while on ship despite never setting foot on the ground. At 410-0, it was an even…
The Association of the United States Navy joined other Military and Veterans Service Organizations in a meeting May 8 with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.), House Veterans Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (Calif.), and several other members of Congress to discuss issues affecting veterans. During the meeting, Takano noted that his committee had marked up HR…
The Association of the United States Navy held its annual Capitol Hill Reception on Wednesday, May 1, honoring Rep. Joe Courtney (CT) and Sen. Steve Daines (MT) for their work on behalf of Navy Sailors, Retirees, and Veterans. The event also featured special guest speaker Anna Kerry, a Navy veteran who has been involved with…
The Association of the United States Navy submitted the following letter to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs this week regarding HR 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019: —————————————————————- April 30, 2019 The Honorable Mark Takano Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs B234 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC…