Education & Transition

Vets benefits, VA staff paychecks and more endangered by debt fight

Negotiators will work through Memorial Day weekend in hopes of reaching a compromise on the issue before June 1.

32 hours ago

VA move to curb remote work puts all federal workers on notice

Decisions on new federal policies for off-site work could upend the pandemic adjustments made by millions of workers.

2 days ago

Pentagon & Congress

Rules still punish military widows for remarrying by slashing benefits

Starting a new relationship after the death of a service member can cost grieving spouses tens of thousands of dollars in support stipends.

VA to scale back remote work rules, require more in-office time

The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.

3 days ago

Vets will see a cost-of-living boost in benefit checks next year

Legislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts.

3 days ago

Should VA keep spending leftover COVID funds or give them back?

When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused.

4 days ago

Veterans online registry adds 300K more names ahead of Memorial Day

Nearly 5 million veterans and service members are now included in the online listing.

5 days ago

Hopes for debt limit deal as June deadline looms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 22, 2023.

6 days ago

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.

8 days ago

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.

8 days ago

Lawmaker: Hold commanders accountable for timely transition assistance

Should VA be in charge of the Transition Assistance Program for service members?

9 days ago

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.

9 days ago

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.

11 days ago

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.

11 days ago

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.

12 days ago

Debt limit fight stalls lawmakers’ defense budget work

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.

13 days ago

Casey Holliday, a Marine veteran, turned a side gig into a security company.

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.

13 days ago

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.

13 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Everything service members and veterans need to know about getting an education, finding a job, starting a business and transitioning out of the military

Negotiators will work through Memorial Day weekend in hopes of reaching a compromise on the issue before June 1.

Decisions on new federal policies for off-site work could upend the pandemic adjustments made by millions of workers.

Starting a new relationship after the death of a service member can cost grieving spouses tens of thousands of dollars in support stipends.

The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.

Legislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts.

When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused.

Nearly 5 million veterans and service members are now included in the online listing.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 22, 2023.

“I’m sure DFAS is looking at the Navy like, what the hell did you do to us?," said one affected retiree.

A New York state lawmaker at the center of the controversy called the incident a heartbreaking betrayal and a disservice to the veterans community.

Should VA be in charge of the Transition Assistance Program for service members?

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.

The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.

Republican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.

The findings again highlight the harm done by toxic chemicals to military families stationed at the site.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.

Marine veteran Casey Holliday launched his security company after a side job at a music festival brought a new opportunity.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.

The Warrior Alliance is teaming up with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America to move veterans into careers in golf course maintenance.