VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical accessVeterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislationLawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.By Leo Shane III4 days ago
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget planUnder the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacksNearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.By Meghann Myers3 weeks ago
Man who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk sues government for $9.5MA Massachusetts man wants the government to pay $9.5 million after being badly injured in a crash with a Black Hawk helicopter.3 weeks ago
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago