Latest "COVID-19 pandemic" stories

VA pauses foreclosures on home loans amid concerns of financial strain

The department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments.

By Leo Shane III

12 days ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Smaller firms at Army trade show say they’re hard-hit by market shocks

Defense firms are grappling with the economic fallout from the pandemic, but small businesses say their pain is acute.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

14 months ago

Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress

“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.

15 months ago

Navy expands special leave accrual for all sailors

Sailors now have until 2024, rather than 2023, to bring their leave balance back down to 60 days.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots volunteers plan donation drives in pandemic

Marine veteran Raul “Arbe” Arbelaez is nervous about raising enough toys every year, but with more kids in need this Christmas than usual, he’s especially anxious.

By Ben Stansell

3 years ago