FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.24 hours ago
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.4 days ago
Education & TransitionVA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable statusVeterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges.
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate4 days ago
Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombingA new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.5 days ago
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.7 days ago
House passes billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel — next is the SenateThe House has approved a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies after months of turmoil on Capitol Hill.8 days ago
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.12 days ago
Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in MayA federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.12 days ago
Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.13 days ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limitsThe Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.13 days ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett to lie in honor at US CapitolMedal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.13 days ago
Marines at Trump resort did not break rules on politicking in uniformA viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said.2 weeks ago
Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.2 weeks ago
Return of horse-drawn caissons to Arlington National Cemetery delayedThe return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.2 weeks ago
More US troops, equipment headed to Middle East amid Iranian threatsThe Pentagon is sending more troops and equipment to the Middle East in anticipation of a possible Iranian attack on Israel.2 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.3 weeks ago
Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general saysThe top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.3 weeks ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.3 weeks ago