A Coast Guard rescue crew received distinguished awards for helping save the lives of those trapped in Kerrville, Texas, after historic flooding on July 4.
New this week: Veterans advocates fighting for student loan forgiveness find a powerful ally. And VA has released a new ID card to help vets get discounts.
Corps officials put the kibosh on the rock breaking after the new correctional unit’s grand opening was delayed several months pending a review by senior officials.
“We know that women veterans are really growing as a population within the veteran population, and so we really want them to know that VA is here for them," said a VA spokeswoman.
Rhode Island is looking to help more veterans get through degree and certificate programs quicker by translating their military training and work experience into academic credit.