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America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits
In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."
By Al Lipphardt
Lawmakers eye caps on attorney fees for Camp Lejeune suits
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman expects legislation on the issue to curb fees lawyers can charge veterans to pass sometime this year.
From Suffering to Peace, Organization Heals Veterans
For many veterans, time served is filled with moments of camaraderie, duty & positive memories filled with pride. Unfortunately for Dia, it was a battle.
By Military Times staff
Pentagon sets deadline for services to stop enforcing vaccine mandate
The services have until March 17 to end all enforcement of the former COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Keeping firearms out of easy reach key to preventing military suicides
An independent commission made more than 100 recommendations to the Pentagon to prevent rising troop suicides, including restricting access to guns.
Troops will get part of a $5M settlement in alleged title loan scam
Vehicle title loans to military troops and dependents are prohibited by law, period. Feds allege TitleMax doctored information about military status.
By Karen Jowers
DoD should engage military communities to maintain volunteer force
The George W. Bush Institute issued policy recommendations aimed at veterans and military families to help maintain an all-volunteer force.
By Korie Wilkins
Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruiting
At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.
The absurdity of ‘Cocaine Bear’ and its message about the War on Drugs
"Cocaine Bear" has some villains outside the cocaine-consuming carnivore.
By Sarah Sicard
New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns
"Company of Heroes 3" is available on Feb. 23, 2023.
By Sarah Sicard
Q&A: Leadership Transition Institute CEO on moving on from military
A Q&A with Annie Brock, CEO and founder of the Leader Transition Institute.
By Leah Kilpatrick