A former soldier who pleaded guilty to theft of government money and providing false statements faces prison for his actions. The $1 million competition comes as White House officials look to oversee development of the new technology. A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel. Senate lawmakers are pushing VA officials to look into toxic exposure injuries among troops who deployed to Kosovo. The Army appears to have mistakenly awarded some ROTC cadets time in service and retirement points. An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans' wait for military records. New research highlights the disparity among veterans who succeed after leaving the military and those who struggle. The cost-of-living adjustment is significantly less than last year’s, which at 8.7% was the largest bump in four decades. Kimberly Jackson had been serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Readiness. The effort is designed to ensure that doctors outside of VA are giving patients information about government benefits and resources. Load More
