Hopes for debt limit deal as June deadline loomsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 22, 2023.4 hours ago
Hoax alert: tale of homeless vets booted because of immigrants falseA New York state lawmaker at the center of the controversy called the incident a heartbreaking betrayal and a disservice to the veterans community.3 days ago
HomeVA 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.
Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records dealThe electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.5 days ago
GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfestRepublican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.5 days ago
‘Devastating’ debt default threatens troop pay, defense programsIf Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, payments to troops, veterans and defense contractors could cease as soon as June.5 days ago
Camp Lejeune’s poisoned water caused higher rates of Parkinson’sThe findings again highlight the harm done by toxic chemicals to military families stationed at the site.6 days ago
Debt limit fight stalls lawmakers’ defense budget work Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.7 days ago
Marine veteran turns side gig into security companyMarine veteran Casey Holliday launched his security company after a side job at a music festival brought a new opportunity.7 days ago
New Maryland laws to help vets with tax relief, health care benefitsMaryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.7 days ago
Marine vet charged in NYC subway death is freed pending trialMarine veteran Daniel Penny was freed from custody hours after surrendering on a manslaughter charge.8 days ago
Golf maintenance program aims to ace veteran employmentThe Warrior Alliance is teaming up with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America to move veterans into careers in golf course maintenance.9 days ago
6 must-see World War II documentariesNumerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.10 days ago
GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veteransTwo GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.10 days ago
Who counts as a veteran? Not the latest Texas shooterPentagon officials this week rejected the idea that the gunman who killed eight could be called a veteran.12 days ago
Navy error upends pay for more than 1,200 retireesA Navy "software issue' has led to issues with the pay of 1,283 retirees.13 days ago
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.13 days ago
First looks at major 2024 defense policy bill come this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 8, 2023.2 weeks ago
Marine vet accused of putting man in deadly chokehold on NYC subwayDaniel J. Penny, 24, has not been charged in the death of Jordan Neely, 30.2 weeks ago
VA doctor indicted for sexually assaulting multiple patientsLaw enforcement officials said at least four women were abused by the physician.2 weeks ago