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I sounded the alarm on burn pits — now I see smoke at the VA

The impact of VA Secretary Collins' staffing cuts remains hazy, not unlike the downwind side of a burn pit, Dan Clare of DAV argues in this op-ed.

Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash

The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.

Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog

Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.

Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul

Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.