US Navy shipbuilder Austal USA to pay $24M to settle fraud probeThe Justice Department said Austal USA conspired to mislead shareholders and investors about its financial condition.10 days ago
Army Reserve officer sentenced for ripping off Gold Star families“Heartless and despicable don’t even begin to sum up his crimes," an FBI agent said after Caz Craffy was sentenced to 12 years behind bars this week.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 weeks ago
Vets’ PACT Act claims continue to rise, two years after law’s passageMore than 1 million disability claims related to military toxic exposure have been approved in the first two years of the veterans benefits legislation.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Vets may see only a small cost-of-living boost in benefits next year An outside watchdog estimates the benefits adjustment will be less than 3% in 2025.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
VA to expand benefits access for US vets of K2 Uzbekistan baseRoughly three-quarters of the 16,000 known U.S. veterans who served at K2 in Uzbekistan are already receiving some disability benefits, the VA said.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks ago
Former election official fined for obtaining fake military ballotsA former Milwaukee election official convicted of misconduct in office and fraud for obtaining fake absentee ballots was sentenced this week.4 months ago