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Meet the kids taking care of wounded veterans
More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'
By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse
‘Callsign Starbucks:’ How a sailor used the GI Bill to study coffee in Italy
Naval Reserve Officer Cmdr. Justin Will shares how he able to study coffee science in Italy using the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.
DoD acquisition nominee’s hearing set for March 22
President Joe Biden’s nominee for Pentagon acquisition chief, Bill LaPlante, will have his Senate Armed Services Committee nomination hearing next week, according to a Senate aide.
By Joe Gould
Congress nixes Air Force plans to buy hypersonics this year after test failures
"ARRW still has to prove itself," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
Guard, Reserve would get 20 more C-130J transport aircraft under budget deal
The added C-130Js account for the bulk of the extra aircraft procurement spending lawmakers added to the administration's original budget request.
No GI Bill COVID emergency protection past this summer, VA says
As college campuses return to normal operations, department officials are planning to let GI Bill protections expire in June.
Military tenants were promised a database for housing complaints. They’re still waiting.
No DoD complaint database yet; and five installations don't have the complete tenant bill of rights.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s how to evaluate your 2022 GI Bill benefits
It’s essential to investigate what benefits you’re entitled to, the current 2022 benefit limits, and which schools are VA approved — and provide funding additional to your benefits.
By Kristine Froeba
House approves short-term bill averting federal shutdown
Senate passage, expected soon, will send the bill to President Joe Biden for his signature.
Want to use both Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill benefits? Hurry up and wait.
An ongoing court could affect education benefits for nearly 2 million veterans.
Military kids face delays, inequities in getting special education services
Despite knowing the needs of their children, military parents are resigned to 'go it alone.'
By Karen Jowers