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VA officials push back on Congress’ blue water Navy benefits fix
House lawmakers’ fix would give disability benefits to up to 90,000 veterans.
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The Forever GI Bill will change things for student vets this school year; here’s what you need to know
Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill are part of a robust set of reforms to veteran education benefits that became law last August.
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Commentary: Let’s honor veterans with jobs, not just salutes
One aspect of veterans’ stories is consistent: trouble translating military skills to civilian life. This shouldn’t be the case with a demographic proven to be valuable to employers.
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Senate confirms Robert Wilkie as next VA secretary, but with opposition
For the first time, several senators voted against the nominee, breaking a streak of non-contentious approvals for the top VA post.
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Family reunited with Army veteran’s lost dog tags
Lost for about 70 years, dog tags found with a metal detector in Colorado by a stranger have been returned to the family of a Washington County veteran.
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World War II hero’s lost Purple Heart returned to his family
He died trying to save his fellow shipmates.
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National World War I memorial a step closer to reality
The memorial in Washington is planned for completion in 2020.
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Commentary: Why vets should keep serving the country after separating from the military
In order to facilitate a smoother transition, we need to connect our veteran and nonveteran populations. Many who serve in AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and other nonmilitary national service programs often possess similar values as veterans.
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Big tax refunds coming for 130,000 veterans
Vets are getting letters on how to get money back from taxes on their disability severance pay.
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Report: VA’s staffing issues and prescription practices may be hurting suicide prevention efforts
American Legion officials say more work must be done to address the problem of suicide. Twenty veterans a day across the country take their own lives.
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VA officials push back on Congress’ blue water Navy benefits fix
House lawmakers’ fix would give disability benefits to up to 90,000 veterans.
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The Forever GI Bill will change things for student vets this school year; here’s what you need to know
Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill are part of a robust set of reforms to veteran education benefits that became law last August.
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Commentary: Let’s honor veterans with jobs, not just salutes
One aspect of veterans’ stories is consistent: trouble translating military skills to civilian life. This shouldn’t be the case with a demographic proven to be valuable to employers.
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Senate confirms Robert Wilkie as next VA secretary, but with opposition
For the first time, several senators voted against the nominee, breaking a streak of non-contentious approvals for the top VA post.
-
Family reunited with Army veteran’s lost dog tags
Lost for about 70 years, dog tags found with a metal detector in Colorado by a stranger have been returned to the family of a Washington County veteran.
-
World War II hero’s lost Purple Heart returned to his family
He died trying to save his fellow shipmates.
-
National World War I memorial a step closer to reality
The memorial in Washington is planned for completion in 2020.
-
Commentary: Why vets should keep serving the country after separating from the military
In order to facilitate a smoother transition, we need to connect our veteran and nonveteran populations. Many who serve in AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and other nonmilitary national service programs often possess similar values as veterans.
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Big tax refunds coming for 130,000 veterans
Vets are getting letters on how to get money back from taxes on their disability severance pay.
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Report: VA’s staffing issues and prescription practices may be hurting suicide prevention efforts
American Legion officials say more work must be done to address the problem of suicide. Twenty veterans a day across the country take their own lives.
-
VA officials push back on Congress’ blue water Navy benefits fix
House lawmakers’ fix would give disability benefits to up to 90,000 veterans.
-
The Forever GI Bill will change things for student vets this school year; here’s what you need to know
Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill are part of a robust set of reforms to veteran education benefits that became law last August.
-
Commentary: Let’s honor veterans with jobs, not just salutes
One aspect of veterans’ stories is consistent: trouble translating military skills to civilian life. This shouldn’t be the case with a demographic proven to be valuable to employers.
-
Senate confirms Robert Wilkie as next VA secretary, but with opposition
For the first time, several senators voted against the nominee, breaking a streak of non-contentious approvals for the top VA post.
-
Family reunited with Army veteran’s lost dog tags
Lost for about 70 years, dog tags found with a metal detector in Colorado by a stranger have been returned to the family of a Washington County veteran.
-
World War II hero’s lost Purple Heart returned to his family
He died trying to save his fellow shipmates.
-
National World War I memorial a step closer to reality
The memorial in Washington is planned for completion in 2020.
-
Commentary: Why vets should keep serving the country after separating from the military
In order to facilitate a smoother transition, we need to connect our veteran and nonveteran populations. Many who serve in AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and other nonmilitary national service programs often possess similar values as veterans.
-
Big tax refunds coming for 130,000 veterans
Vets are getting letters on how to get money back from taxes on their disability severance pay.
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Report: VA’s staffing issues and prescription practices may be hurting suicide prevention efforts
American Legion officials say more work must be done to address the problem of suicide. Twenty veterans a day across the country take their own lives.
