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VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two years
The Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.
Marine Corps’ camouflage uniform shortage has eased up
Marine recruits now are receiving a full issue of the camouflage combat utility uniforms.
Air Force veteran apparently joined Russian army to flee charges in US
Video surfaced that appears to show vet Wilmer Puello-Mota in Russia, expressing support for the country’s war against Ukraine.
By Steve LeBlanc, The Associated Press
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peers
Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.
VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.
How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilian
Reapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.
By Connie Mabin
FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed
Frederick Smith may be the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, but his greatest honor was when his Marines dug a hole for him in Vietnam.
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next year
Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.
Court OKs lawsuit accusing VA of discrimination in disability claims
A federal judge rejected a government request to throw out a lawsuit accusing Veterans Affairs officials of discriminatory practices in disability claims.
Opinion
It’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veterans
In this op-ed, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., a retired Marine lieutenant general, implores the VA to do more for our nation's paralyzed veterans.
By Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich. (USMC ret.)