Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers3 days ago
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.By Leo Shane III6 days ago
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.By Leo Shane III11 days ago
Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.By Leo Shane III12 days ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limitsThe Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.By Leo Shane III12 days ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez13 days ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Air Force veteran apparently joined Russian army to flee charges in USVideo surfaced that appears to show vet Wilmer Puello-Mota in Russia, expressing support for the country’s war against Ukraine.By Steve LeBlanc, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loansThe Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Air Force extends enforcement deadline for new body composition testAirmen and guardians have at least six more months before they can be punished for failing to meet the new body composition standard required in PT tests.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago
How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilianReapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.By Connie Mabin3 weeks ago