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The pitfalls of being the ‘good guy’ NCO

Our guest opinion writer argues that, when non-commissioned officers try to be everyone's friend, nobody benefits.

Soldiers exposed to new combat realities with expanded training

Drill sergeants now serve as squad leaders in field training.

Plans for multiple VA medical clinics remain stalled despite funding

More than $670 million set aside for new VA outpatient clinics in 12 states is still waiting for final plans from the White House and Congress.

Senator seeks to overhaul VA suicide prevention algorithm favoring men

Women veteran suicide rates jumped 24% from 2020 to 2021, but some say prevention should focus on men because their rates remain considerably higher.

VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates

Department of Justice officials are looking into whether the actions by VA staff warrant criminal charges.

VA leaders in New York accused of delaying critical medical visits

In one case, a veteran with esophageal cancer had radiation therapy incorrectly denied for several months before dying from the illness.

VA unveils national over-the-phone emergency care option for veterans

Of the more than 61,000 callers so far this year, about 59% had medical questions resolved without having to travel to an urgent care clinic or hospital.

VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancer

The move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.

A new bill aims to make defrauded GI Bill vets whole again. Will it?

A new bill making its way through Congress would give the VA the power to restore a veteran’s benefits if a school is found to be deceptive.

Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits

VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.