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VA vows to help hundreds of veterans experiencing homelessness in LA by year’s end
The city is home to about one in every ten homeless veterans in America today.
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Education and Transition
Military Veterans in Journalism hosts inaugural convention, showcasing veteran talent
The MVJ 2021 Convention will feature CNN's Jake Tapper as a keynote speaker, and host a series of panels promoting veterans in journalism.
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Overhaul of VA’s medical records still on track to finish in 2028 despite delays, officials say
The 10-year project was delayed earlier this summer amid concerns with the rollout so far.
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VA begins punitive actions against unvaccinated staff
Employees who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine will face counseling first, then escalating punishments until they are fired.
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Veterans, tell us: Where were you during the 1983 Beirut barracks attack?
We don’t want to lose your memories or the important stories that could be told about that day and its aftermath.
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Army vet accused of faking paralysis to get $1 million in VA benefits, using some to buy BMW
The accused received more than $1 million in compensation and spent an adaptive vehicle grant on a BMW 645ci luxury sports coupe.
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VA relaunches search for top health official after problems surface with previous hiring attempt
The department has been without a Senate-confirmed under secretary for health since early 2017.
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This week in Congress: Year-end deadlines loom large for lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 18, 2021.
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“The enemy is lurking in our bodies” — women veterans say toxic exposure caused breast cancer
Military women say they face higher breast cancer rates from exposure, according to a feature reported by The War Horse.
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Veteran takes flight, sets adaptive paragliding record at 103
A pilot in World War II, Korean War breaks the record as oldest to paraglide in America.
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