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Vets calling crisis line get lost in system, whistleblowers warn
A government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.
Purple Heart, Ranger tab, FAO: Meet the Army officer testifying about Trump’s Ukraine call
He was an infantryman wounded by an IED while in Iraq in 2004, and later became a foreign area officer.
By Kyle Rempfer
VA office charged with protecting whistleblowers hurts them instead, investigators say
The VA inspector general found widespread concerns with the two-year-old office, and multiple practices that would discourage employees from reporting wrongdoing.
Wisconsin National Guard probing whistleblower’s reprisal allegations
The National Guard is investigating allegations that Wisconsin commanders are trying to force a sergeant out of the service after he complained about sexual misconduct in his unit.
More concerns over whistleblower protections at VA
Congressional leaders charge that work at the office charged with whistleblower protection is slow, questionable thus far.
Trump claim on stalled aid for Ukraine draws new scrutiny
President Donald Trump has said he withheld nearly $400 million in military aid from Ukraine because of corruption in the country, but recently released Pentagon documents undercut that explanation and add fuel to the whistleblower complaint that has launched an impeachment inquiry in Congress.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press, Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Trump’s Ukraine scandal could be ‘impeachable offense’ key national security Democrats, veterans warn
Five freshman lawmakers who served in the military for the first time this week said they may support impeachment hearings against the president.
The Pentagon wants your help in nabbing serial rapists
A confidential database could help the military identify repeated sexual predators.
Whistleblowers testify that fear, retribution are still widespread at VA
Lawmakers called the charges worrisome, but VA leaders say the complaints are ignoring recent improvements at the department.
VA watchdog accuses leadership of withholding access to employee complaints
In response, the acting VA secretary accused the inspector general of overstepping his authority and hurting the department's image.
Contractor employees avoid jail after overcharging the Navy millions of dollars — here’s why
It looks like Fat Leonard wasn't the only contractor accused of inflating charges under port services contracts with the U.S. Navy.
By Mark D. Faram