Navy fires commanding officer of USS WyomingCmdr. Robert Moreno was fired due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.By Riley Ceder7 days ago
Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 yearsFrom the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.By Claire Barrett10 days ago
Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA servicesVeterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claimsThe employee was found to have authorized about 85,300 claims — 19 times the national average, and at an 84% error rate. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years for bribery plotRetired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — declined to address the court before a judge sentenced him Tuesday.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press4 weeks ago
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposalsSeveral Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying. By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago