Deal to extend benefits for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans appears dead for this year Senate officials had hoped to move a measure extending benefits to 90,000 Vietnam veterans in the waning days of Congress. 3 hours ago
Trump changes his mind again on military spending, now wants a big boost next year The president is expected this week to announce plans for $750 billion in fiscal 2020 military spending, a huge jump from previous targets. 12 hours ago
This week in Congress: Time is running out Defense and Capitol Hill hearings for the week of Dec. 10. 1 day ago
Online VA medical appointments expanding to Walmart sites, VFW posts The department's telehealth push will bring veterans' check-ups and medical consults into new, more convenient locations. 3 days ago
President George H.W. Bush was secretly a pro wrestling fan, VA secretary says Remember that time the former president invited WWE wrestler Ric Flair to join him on Air Force One? 4 days ago
Congress delays latest shutdown for two more weeks Lawmakers now have until Dec. 21 to reach a full-year spending plan or trigger an interruption in federal services. 4 days ago
VA head defends staff in controversy over response to race riots A news report found senior VA officials opposed plans for a forceful statement against white nationalism in the wake of the Charlottesville riots. 4 days ago
New CENTCOM head on Afghanistan mission: ‘I don’t know how long it will take’ The nominee to take over the combatant command told senators he can't put any timeline on the 17-year-old mission there. 6 days ago
This week in Congress: Farewell to President Bush Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 3. December 2
Mattis’ fix for the civilian-military divide: Stop being jerks The defense secretary thinks that Americans need to respect each other more before they can understand and appreciate the military. December 2
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