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DoD pauses debt collection for retirees overpaid due to Navy error
“I’m sure DFAS is looking at the Navy like, what the hell did you do to us?," said one affected retiree.
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Veterans
Hoax alert: tale of homeless vets booted because of immigrants false
A New York state lawmaker at the center of the controversy called the incident a heartbreaking betrayal and a disservice to the veterans community.
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Lawmaker: Hold commanders accountable for timely transition assistance
Should VA be in charge of the Transition Assistance Program for service members?
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VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors
Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.
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Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records deal
The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.
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GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfest
Republican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.
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Camp Lejeune’s poisoned water caused higher rates of Parkinson’s
The findings again highlight the harm done by toxic chemicals to military families stationed at the site.
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Debt limit fight stalls lawmakers’ defense budget work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.
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Marine veteran turns side gig into security company
Marine veteran Casey Holliday launched his security company after a side job at a music festival brought a new opportunity.
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New Maryland laws to help vets with tax relief, health care benefits
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.
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Golf maintenance program aims to ace veteran employment
The Warrior Alliance is teaming up with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America to move veterans into careers in golf course maintenance.
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Who counts as a veteran? Not the latest Texas shooter
Pentagon officials this week rejected the idea that the gunman who killed eight could be called a veteran.
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Navy error upends pay for more than 1,200 retirees
A Navy "software issue' has led to issues with the pay of 1,283 retirees.
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Veterans unemployment is at historic lows. Can it last?
Officials said about 184,000 vets couldn't find work last month, the lowest total in at least 23 years.
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First looks at major 2024 defense policy bill come this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 8, 2023.
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The 4 essentials in a strong application for a higher education job
Is your resume lacking something essential? These tips can help.
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Support services for homeless veterans set to expire
Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.
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Committee votes on major defense policy bill expected in May
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 1, 2023.
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