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VA’s Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs to step down in late May
Matthew Quinn, VA's top cemeteries official, will leave the key department leadership post later this month.
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds
Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.
By Zamone Perez
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.
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending bills
Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.
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.
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.
Limited cell phone usage to be allowed for recruits in Navy boot camp
Allowing recruits to use their cellphones during basic training comes as the Navy eyes ways to lower attrition rates and increase interest in joining up.
By Diana Stancy
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems.
DOD reproductive care travel policy used just 12 times in 7 months
A policy allowing troops to be reimbursed for travel if they go out of state for abortions and other reproductive services hasn't been used much.
By Tara Copp, AP