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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.
VA pauses foreclosures on home loans amid concerns of financial strain
The department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments.
Veteran suicides rose in 2021 despite increased prevention efforts
More than 70,000 veterans died by suicide from 2011 to 2001.
The Army’s former top NCO has a new challenge on the horizon
Michael Grinston, the former sergeant major of the Army, will begin a new chapter in January when he takes over the Army Emergency Relief foundation.
By Davis Winkie
Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees
Federal lawyers claimed JAG Management Company tried to extract thousands in lease termination fines from troops forced to move because of military orders.
All clear at Naval Station Everett after Thursday afternoon lockdown
A suspicious package was found in a vehicle at the base gate at about 1:15 p.m. Thursday.
Federal officials unveil aid for water, shelter as Maui residents reel
The Biden administration is seeking $12 billion in additional money for the government’s disaster relief fund.
Opinion
Sacrifices for military readiness are a family affair
A 2021 Department of Defense survey reported an unemployment rate among active duty military spouses of about 21%.
By James D. Rodriguez
DOJ tells Texas to stop messin’ with military spouse job licenses
This Air Force wife's lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state's denial of these new employment protections.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s how to start paying back student loans when pandemic pause ends
More than 40 million borrowers will have to start paying back their loans by the end of the summer.
By Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga
Nearly $2M available for military families in Guam after typhoon
Relief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.
By Karen Jowers