US Naval Community College launches health science programThe Navy’s community college is partnering with Western Governors University to provide sailors with an associate degree in health science.By Diana Stancy2 weeks ago
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accountsThe change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
William Post, military veteran who invented Pop-Tarts, dead at 96William “Bill” Post, creator of the Pop-Tart, deployed with the U.S. military in the Pacific post-WWII.By Sarah Sicard3 months ago
Some vets got double housing stipends due to flaw in jobs programOfficials have no plans to try and recoup the money, noting that no laws appear to have been violated by the doubled stipend payments.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Single parent vets struggle to access post-military benefitsResearchers recommend more targeted services to help those veterans understand and use available help.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
DOD to target ‘forever chemicals’ near Michigan military base — againEnvironmentalists say the effort will help prevent PFAS from spreading across the region near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base.3 months ago
British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden really wants to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6.4 months ago
Some men are having plastic surgery to get chiseled ‘GI Joe’ jawlinesA designer jaw of steel can be yours for a couple grand.By Sarah Sicard5 months ago
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News6 months ago
Why does the U.S. Naval Academy have a goat as its mascot?Since 1890, 37 goats named "Bill" have served as the mighty Midshipmens' mascot.By Todd South6 months ago
Advocates push Supreme Court to expand veterans education benefits A decision on the case could impact as many as 1.7 million veterans.By Leo Shane III6 months ago