Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime
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VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claims
The employee was found to have authorized about 85,300 claims — 19 times the national average, and at an 84% error rate.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Marine Raider doggos make a h*ckin big splash with water casts off Key West
Dog handlers and their furry friends undergo about 16 weeks of training, which is broken down into two eight-week phases.
By Shawn Snow
For today’s VA, it’s the best of times and the worst of times
In the last year, the Department of Veterans Affairs has seen big successes and even bigger controversies.
VA to fast-track benefits appeals for hurricane victims
Veterans in counties hit hard by the fall hurricanes will see their cases advanced quickly in coming months.
Russia claims US aircraft took control of drones in attempted attack on its Syrian base
Russia’s deputy defense minister claimed Thursday that a U.S. military aircraft took control of 13 drones over Syria and attempted to have them attack a Russian military base there, but the drones were downed before they could reach their target.
New Mexico concerned about water contamination at Cannon Air Force Base
Chemicals associated with firefighting foam once used at a U.S. Air Force base in eastern New Mexico have been detected in groundwater on and near the military installation, prompting requests by state officials for more tests and a study to determine the extent of the toxic plume.
Battle over Air Force’s $1,300 coffee cups heats up
The Air Force, under fire for throwing down $1,280 apiece to replace in-flight reheating cups after their handles break, will use 3-D printing to fix the cups for just 50 cents. But Sen. Chuck Grassley wonders why these pricey cups are necessary.
US advisers begin partnership with Paraguayan air force
The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron conducted a mobile training team mission with the Paraguayan air force, or FAP, in Asuncion, Paraguay from Sept. 17 to 28.
By Kyle Rempfer
Russia claims US is running a secret bio weapons lab in Georgia
Russian general says it's part of a network of U.S. labs near Russia and China, but the Pentagon strongly rejects the claim.
Former VA secretaries spar over ‘blue water’ Navy benefits
Four former VA leaders are urging lawmakers to reject the plan, while former VA Secretary David Shulkin is arguing for it.
Parris Island to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Florence
Recruits will continue training at the Marine logistics base in Albany, Georgia.
By Shawn Snow