Navy drops renters insurance mandate for privatized housing companies The other services already had removed the requirement. The move won't change existing leases. By: Karen Jowers 2 days ago
Education compact helps military kids on the move From graduation requirements to special needs, not all military families know their benefits under this nationwide policy. By: Karen Jowers 3 days ago
Officials delay start of CFC season by one month It's an October start for a new-look charity campaign that includes changes to who can donate and how. By: Karen Jowers 3 days ago
Report: New Mexico VA office denies 90 percent of Gulf War claims A Veterans Affairs office in New Mexico during the 2015 fiscal year denied more than 90 percent of benefit claims related to Gulf War illnesses, marking the ninth-lowest approval rating among VA sites nationwide, according to a federal report. By: The Associated Press 4 days ago
This Army family paid off $60K in debt in less than 3 years. Here's how 7 strategies they used to avoid drowning in red ink. By: Karen Jowers August 10
Ashford University maintains GI Bill eligibility, blasts VA An online university in danger of losing its eligibility to enroll GI Bill users, recently allowed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue such enrollments pending court appeals, is accusing the VA of disseminating bad information and wants students to go to the White House with complaints. By: Natalie Gross August 7
Vets hurt by school shutdowns would get benefits restored under new ‘Forever GI Bill’ law Under a popular piece of legislation that’s quickly made its way through Congress, GI Bill users who lost their benefits to schools that have abruptly closed since 2015 would get their benefits restored for any credits that did not transfer to another institution. By: Natalie Gross August 3
Companies that focus on hiring vets outperform market A new investment fund will allow people to invest in companies with strong records in recruiting and supporting veterans, active duty service members, Guardsmen and reservists, and military families. By: Staff Report July 28
GI Bill, TA benefits in jeopardy at Ashford University Days after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it was pulling Ashford University’s eligibility to enroll students using the GI Bill ― a move that could also jeopardize its tuition assistance eligibility ― the school believes it has found a fix. By: Natalie Gross July 27
Plan to overhaul GI Bill moves through House, on to Senate Major reforms to veterans’ education benefits are one step closer to becoming law after the House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of the legislation Monday. By: Natalie Gross July 24
Tricare expands mental health, substance abuse, opioid treatment options New Tricare mental health benefits, including expanded treatment options for opioid and other substance-use issues, went live July 13. By: Karen Jowers July 21
New MGM military, veterans discount program covers rooms, iconic Vegas shows, and more From shows on the Strip to rooms just outside DC, see what deals are available. By: Karen Jowers July 21
Honorably discharged veterans will soon get to shop tax-free Hey veterans, you can soon shop tax free. By: The Associated Press July 20
Commentary: House defense bill fails veterans exposed to toxins in U.S.-run tests The Defense Department continues to stonewall American veterans who were intentionally exposed to some of the deadliest chemical agents on Earth — by their own country. By: Rep. Mike Thompson July 20
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