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Lawmakers move to save VA’s high-tech job training program
The VET TEC program is set to expire this year.
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Pentagon & Congress
This week in Congress: Top military leaders head to Capitol Hill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 27, 2023.
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Soldier killed during support mission in Vietnam War identified
Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 Larry A. Zich will be buried in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights ... yet
Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.
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Remains of soldier killed in WWII identified
Army Sgt. Gregory V. Knoll was reported killed in action on Nov. 7, 1944.
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VA change will lower home loan rates for some Native American vets
Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.
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Transgender troops warn GOP bill could upend lives, weaken military
Senior military leaders to face questioning on transgender, diversity issues.
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Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.
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Remains of soldier held captive in Korean War identified
Army Pfc. Harry J. Hartmann was reported missing in action on Nov. 2, 1950 during fighting near Unsan, North Korea.
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Which college majors are student veterans pursuing and why?
Many of the veterans who pursue a four-year degree are choosing majors similar to non-veteran students.
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Remains of WWII soldier killed in Germany identified
Army Tech Sgt. Matthew L. McKeon will be buried in San Diego, California.
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This week in Congress: SecDef defends the White House budget
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20, 2023.
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VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
The new statement will note VA's goal is "to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”
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VA plans to deploy new health records to more sites in June
The program has been delayed since last fall because of problems with software reliability and staff training.
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GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.
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VA aims to help 38,000+ homeless veterans again this year
The department is repeating its goal from last year in 2023, with some additional benchmarks for outreach.
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Military transition classes are ‘falling short,’ lawmakers warn
Research shows most troops don't begin transition classes until they are in their final months of military service.
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Remains of Korean War soldier, POW, identified
Army Cpl. Clark E. Worline was reported missing in action on Nov. 26, 1950.
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