Controversial military personnel nominee faces Senate panel this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 5, 2025.
Veterans
White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts
VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.
In a first, Space Force picks private university as war college
Graduates will earn a master’s degree in international public policy from Johns Hopkins's School of Advanced International Studies.
Why aircraft carriers are no longer a constant in the Middle East
After decades of a continuous flattop presence in the region, priorities are changing.
Young vets in the civilian workforce reached a new high in October
More than 3.9 million veterans from the recent wars are now employed in civilian jobs across the country.
We need to increase research into psychedelics for veterans with PTSD
In the past few years, new treatment options have emerged from the often-stigmatized source of psychedelics.
Veterans are running for Congress — who to watch on election night
Eighteen races on the ballot this month will feature two veterans vying against each other for a seat in Congress.
Military veterans defend American elections as poll workers
Recruiting veterans to work as poll workers could harness the energy of veterans looking for new ways to serve their country.
Tricare and FEDVIP open seasons begin Nov. 14; what you need to know
Tricare open season starts Nov. 14, as well as FEDVIP open season for dental and vision coverage.
USS Gerald R Ford hones air operations during initial deployment
With new technology and much more space on the Ford's flight deck, Carrier Air Wing 8 is able to generate sorties at a much higher clip.
US, South Korea to extend military drills after North Korean launches
The U.S. and South Korea announced they will extend joint military drills in the wake of North Korea’s saber-rattling.
