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Lawmakers push for better mental health care for new moms
The move is one of several proposals expected in coming months from members of a House panel focused on military quality of life issues.
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Archives clears backlog of veteran record requests caused by COVID-19
The number of overdue requests had surpassed 600,000 in recent years, causing concern among vets.
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Transgender vets sue VA to force move on gender confirmation surgeries
The move comes on the three-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s repeal of the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
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Single parent vets struggle to access post-military benefits
Researchers recommend more targeted services to help those veterans understand and use available help.
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Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
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Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.
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VA hopes to convince tech workers that public service matters
Leaders lament that the tech industry does not have a history of public service in career choices.
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Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries
The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.
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Lawmakers plan public hearing on Austin’s hospitalization and health
The defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee.
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Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.
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Lawmakers push for better mental health care for new moms
The move is one of several proposals expected in coming months from members of a House panel focused on military quality of life issues.
-
Archives clears backlog of veteran record requests caused by COVID-19
The number of overdue requests had surpassed 600,000 in recent years, causing concern among vets.
-
Transgender vets sue VA to force move on gender confirmation surgeries
The move comes on the three-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s repeal of the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
-
Single parent vets struggle to access post-military benefits
Researchers recommend more targeted services to help those veterans understand and use available help.
-
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
-
Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.
-
VA hopes to convince tech workers that public service matters
Leaders lament that the tech industry does not have a history of public service in career choices.
-
Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries
The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.
-
Lawmakers plan public hearing on Austin’s hospitalization and health
The defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee.
-
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.
-
Lawmakers push for better mental health care for new moms
The move is one of several proposals expected in coming months from members of a House panel focused on military quality of life issues.
-
Archives clears backlog of veteran record requests caused by COVID-19
The number of overdue requests had surpassed 600,000 in recent years, causing concern among vets.
-
Transgender vets sue VA to force move on gender confirmation surgeries
The move comes on the three-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s repeal of the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
-
Single parent vets struggle to access post-military benefits
Researchers recommend more targeted services to help those veterans understand and use available help.
-
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
-
Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.
-
VA hopes to convince tech workers that public service matters
Leaders lament that the tech industry does not have a history of public service in career choices.
-
Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries
The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.
-
Lawmakers plan public hearing on Austin’s hospitalization and health
The defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee.
-
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.













