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Here’s how to start paying back student loans when pandemic pause ends
More than 40 million borrowers will have to start paying back their loans by the end of the summer.
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Veterans
Pride flags at VA campuses irk Republican lawmakers
VA officials said the flags will be allowed to be displayed at department sites through June.
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Mental health resources available for women veterans
More women veterans are seeking mental health care, leading to a rise in dedicated organizations.
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GOP senator questions VA deputy nominee over whistleblower issue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.
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VA loans, other vet benefits are top military transition tools
The first thing you need to do is file a claim for your VA benefits. The second thing you need to do is keep following up on it.
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After debt fight, Congress turns its attention to defense budget
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 5, 2023.
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Army vet tapped for Peace Corps leadership post
David White Jr. is a West Point grad who held a key leadership role in efforts to resettle Afghanistan refugees in the United States.
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Thrift Savings Plan participants sue over access to funds
The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.
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Take advantage of TA: Tips for transitioning into school life
Tuition Assistance offers 100 percent of your tuition paid for while you’re on active duty.
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Transitioning out of the military? Here’s your checklist and timeline
Staying proactive and ensuring you arrive at each point when you’re supposed to will keep you from losing your mind as your ETS date approaches.
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Advocates struggle to help homeless vets as COVID support disappears
The end of the national pandemic emergency also ended extra support services for homeless veterans.
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Veterans Affairs medical sites drop mandatory mask requirements
Visitors and patients will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at the health care sites.
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Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal
Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.
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Army vet turned DC insider now a historic nominee for Veterans Affairs
VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the department's second-highest post.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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