Headlines: Last US base handed to Iraq ahead of pullout. And, White House and the Pentagon will not probe the story of Medal of Honor recipient.

Headlines: As our flag is put away, America’s mission in Iraq symbolically ends. And, Defense bill nears passage in Congress.

Headlines: Corps mistakenly sends Purple Heart ornaments to fallen soldiers. And, Congress tries again to get military sexual assault laws right.

Headlines: Shinseki says veteran homelessness population is down 12 percent. And, House and Senate agree on sweeping defense bill.

Headlines: Obama and Iraqi prime minister meet amid U.S. troop withdrawal. And, the president looks to cut the National Guard force along the border.

Headlines: Dozens killed in rare Afghanistan attack. And, Senators want investigation into VA wait data.

Headlines: Senate Approves $662 Billion Defense Bill. And, Military spouse unemployment at 26 percent.

Headlines: House votes to ease airport screening for troops. And, postwar U.S.-Afghanistan ties are expected to remain rocky.

Headlines: As troops leave Iraq, what is legacy of 8 years of war? And, SWAT team shooting of Marine Vet causes outrage.

A look back at the week’s headlines and issues concerning veterans and veteran issues.