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Marine who adopted Afghan orphan will stay in service

Maj. Joshua Mast acted in a way unbecoming an officer to bring home the baby girl, but it did not warrant his separation from the military, a panel ruled.

8 weeks ago

Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits

VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Price tag for VA’s new GI Bill online platform has jumped nearly $500M

VA officials said the original $453 million contract for the work has now been updated 25 times. The new price tag for the project is $932 million.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Appeals court voids Marine’s adoption of Afghan war orphan

The appeals court decision dealt a blow in Maj. Joshua Mast’s yearslong legal quest to keep the child, who was orphaned on the battlefield in Afghanistan.

5 months ago

No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary says

VA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year

A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago