Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA services
Veterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.
By Karen Jowers
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Veterans who lack citizenship fear being swept up in deportations
As President Donald Trump pursues a mass deportation agenda, some veterans fear they may not be allowed to remain in the United States.
Here’s how troops convicted under a gay sex ban can apply for pardons
The Pentagon launched a webpage detailing how troops convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay sex can apply for pardons.
By Tara Copp, AP
Army veteran found guilty of faking paralysis to get VA benefits
The jury found former soldier William Rich guilty on six counts.
Biden to pardon veterans found guilty under US military’s gay sex ban
Biden administration officials estimated that thousands of veterans were convicted, despite consensual conduct, under military law.
By Zamone Perez
Pentagon’s request to dismiss lawsuit from LGBTQ+ veterans denied
A federal judge will allow a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ veterans discharged due to their sexual orientation to move forward.
By Zamone Perez
Army vet still paying the price for bad paper discharge for being gay
LGBTQ veterans and advocates want justice for discrimination and are frustrated that an upcoming VA change for bad paper discharges may not achieve that.
By Ann Marshall-Chalmers, The War Horse
A veteran died in a nursing home, alone — hundreds came to say goodbye
Hundreds of people who knew nothing about an 86-year-old Marine veteran beyond his name showed up on a sweltering afternoon to pay their respects.
‘Access DOJ’ initiative aims to help veterans, citizens obtain justice
In 2022, the latest year for the ranking, the DOJ received an “F” in quality writing in the Center for Plain Language’s report card.
Survivors of deadly Jarheads crash urge judge to keep trucker off road
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy was acquitted of charges from a 2019 crash that killed seven members of a motorcycle club for Marine veterans and their spouses.
What troops need to know about military retirement pay in 2024
Learn about retirement pay and more in Military Times' 2024 Pay and Benefits Guide.
Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse