It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base. Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys. The Navy requested a cap increase on the number of marine mammals it is allowed to unintentionally harm during Pacific training. Three dozen troops are supporting D.C first responders. Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager. Thousands of veterans work with for-profit firms to apply for disability benefits. Veterans advocates call the practice predatory and possibly illegal. According to a government count, there are still more than 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States. Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches. In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designated MDMA as a “breakthrough therapy” for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The companies in the Best for Vets Employers 2023 share a commitment to meeting the unique needs of veterans. By Andrew Welsh-Huggins
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