Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.21 hours ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.24 hours ago
VeteransVA sets new goal of housing 41,000 veterans in 2024Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year.
How a virtual sanctuary helps bridge mental health gaps for vets On March 11, Innerworld rolled out across six Veterans Administrations medical centers and Veterans Care Health Systems.7 days ago
VA plans to trim 10,000 jobs this year, mostly from medical sites The White House's budget request for fiscal 2025 calls for a 2% reduction in the size of the Veterans Affairs workforce next year.7 days ago
Veterans Affairs gets 13% budget boost under White House FY25 requestVeterans Affairs programs would get another significant bump in fiscal 2025 under the budget request released by President Joe Biden on Monday.8 days ago
White House set to release next year’s budget plans on MondayDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 11, 2024.9 days ago
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records systemThe nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.10 days ago
Father of Marine killed in Afghanistan arrested at State of the Union The father of a Marine killed in Afghanistan was kicked out of the president's national address Thursday after trying to disrupt the speech.11 days ago
Man charged for posing as doctor to steal vet suicide prevention fundsA federal grand jury indicted a Massachusetts man for posing as a doctor to steal $50,000 in suicide prevention funds designed to help vets.13 days ago
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.13 days ago
VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sitesEmployees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.14 days ago
Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protectionsThe appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.2 weeks ago
State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issuesDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.2 weeks ago
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rallyThe Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.3 weeks ago
VA sites need more rape kits, trained staff to aid sex assault victimsLawmakers are pushing for improvements after an inspector general report found limited resources for victims at many VA medical facilities.3 weeks ago
ICF coaching programs added to DOD’s online credential offeringsRecently, the U.S. Department of Defense added the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach credential to the COOL offerings.3 weeks ago
Senate confirms Paparo as new INDOPACOM commanderThe move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.3 weeks ago
More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.3 weeks ago