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VA’s online legacy project adds names of 210,000 vets lost overseas
The expansion of the veterans online memorial includes the names of almost 93,000 veterans killed overseas during World War II.
US Air Force would buy six more F-15EXs in 2025 under draft House bill
Some lawmakers are worried the Air Force plans to retire more than twice the number of fighters than it will buy over the next five years.
House seeks to codify quiet military aid to US-friendly militias
Draft legislation in the House NDAA would codify into law special operations for irregular warfare against Russia and China.
VA nurses join nationwide protests over working conditions
VA hospitals across the country have suffered from acute nursing shortages for years.
GOP budget bill would ban abortions, transgender services at VA
The $320 billion spending plan includes numerous provisions Democrats decried as political attacks on veterans.
House lawmakers back plans for biggest military pay raise in 22 years
Troops would get a 5.2% boost in basic pay under a plan unveiled Monday.
A frayed refugee system creates obstacles for Afghans in Texas
The refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.
By Caroline Covington, The Texas Tribune
GOP senator questions VA deputy nominee over whistleblower issue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.
Opinion
Veterans deserve choice in how they claim VA disability benefits
Legislation introduced in Congress would help protect veterans while preserving their right to seek assistance navigating benefits from the private sector.
By Michael Licari