Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardeesFive nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.By Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
Advocates worry new White House order on homelessness could hurt vetsA White House plan would make it easier for local officials to force homeless veterans off the streets and into medical or criminal institutions. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Advocates lament Pentagon policies targeting women’s military serviceVeterans visited congressional offices this week to deliver messages of concern over recent Pentagon moves targeting the roles of women in the military. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.By Leo Shane III19 months ago
Children’s hospitals take fight over military payments to CongressA change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn.By Leo Shane III19 months ago
Sailors, Marines could see changes to how beards are accommodatedThe Department of the Navy is now examining whether changes to its beard accommodation policies would be “operationally supportable and prudent."By Irene Loewenson22 months ago
