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McConnell did admit that a military exemption had been discussed, but that the health implications were significant enough to change his mind.

The bill signed Wednesday requires the state Health Services Department to develop a comprehensive yearly report on veteran suicides.

The bill would open up funds to more student veterans.

When veterans go missing, the Green Alert system could help bring them home.

The Senate gave unanimous support to the bill in February.

The bill is named after a Poca High School graduate who was killed in the line of duty.

There are currently four living Medal of Honor recipients.