Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
By Karen Jowers
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GOP senator proposes commission to study VA disability ratings system
At a Senate hearing, Sen. Tommy Tuberville questioned whether the VBA needs subject matter experts to examine claims processes and recommend improvements.
By Patricia Kime
Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit says
A Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports.
By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse
Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’
The defense secretary's announcement that the U.S. will allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho mirrors other ally accommodations.
By Carla Babb
Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops' checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.
By Karen Jowers