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Senators wary of VA plans to trim employee numbers

VA leaders have said they plan to trim about 10,000 department posts in fiscal year 2025 in an effort to better manage their workforce.

D-Day medic was ready to give his life — and save as many as he could

On D-Day, Charles Shay was a 19-year-old Army medic. Now 99, he's about to take part in the 80th anniversary commemorations of the landings in Normandy.

Opinion

Time is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veterans

The VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.

Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.

Impact of massive health care cyberattack on vets remains unclear

A massive cyberattack against a private health care firm in February may have exposed millions of veterans' personal medical records.

Charity founder in homeless vets hoax charged with fraud, stolen valor

A New York charity official who falsely claimed that homeless vets were being evicted in favor of immigrants was charged with fraud and stolen valor.

Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight

The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.

Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fall

The high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.

How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot camp

A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.

FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finish

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.