US veterans

An opinion piece argues that US service members who were stationed on ground contaminated with toxic substances have not been told the full truth about their exposure. The authors, writing from the perspective of veterans, say the government has a duty to acknowledge what happened and come clean about the health risks faced by those who served on affected bases and installations.

Veterans in Michigan are speaking out about how the war with Iran is affecting everyday life, from strains on military families to economic fallout, while voicing frustration with Republican leaders' handling of the conflict. Their comments add a personal, veteran-led perspective to a wider national debate over US involvement in Iran and its costs at home.