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Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would be repealed in House defense bill
Leadership added the controversial changes on Tuesday in advance of debate on the must-pass budget measure.
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Veterans doubt value of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan in new poll
More than half said the recent wars overseas weren’t worth the cost in resources and troops’ lives.
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Strong support for Trump among veterans in new national poll
Among former military surveyed, 57 percent said they approve of Trump as commander in chief.
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Controversial changes to GI Bill transfer rules delayed until next year
Rules to limit some troops’ ability to share the benefits with family members had been set to go into effect this week.
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Why gambling addiction among active-duty troops may pose national security risks
As many as 56,000 active duty troops may meet the criteria for gambling disorder.
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‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next year
Veterans Affairs officials won’t start processing the cases until next January, upsetting some advocates.
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This week in Congress: The next Joint Chiefs chairman
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 8, 2019.
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Trump: Pentagon leaders want to keep troops in Afghanistan
The commander in chief said he wants to end the 19-year-old war, but also worries that may allow terrorist groups to attack the United States.
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Disabled vets could see their student loan debts automatically erased
Bipartisan legislation would automatically drop all federal student loan debt for eligible veterans.
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Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.
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Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would be repealed in House defense bill
Leadership added the controversial changes on Tuesday in advance of debate on the must-pass budget measure.
-
Veterans doubt value of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan in new poll
More than half said the recent wars overseas weren’t worth the cost in resources and troops’ lives.
-
Strong support for Trump among veterans in new national poll
Among former military surveyed, 57 percent said they approve of Trump as commander in chief.
-
Controversial changes to GI Bill transfer rules delayed until next year
Rules to limit some troops’ ability to share the benefits with family members had been set to go into effect this week.
-
Why gambling addiction among active-duty troops may pose national security risks
As many as 56,000 active duty troops may meet the criteria for gambling disorder.
-
‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next year
Veterans Affairs officials won’t start processing the cases until next January, upsetting some advocates.
-
This week in Congress: The next Joint Chiefs chairman
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 8, 2019.
-
Trump: Pentagon leaders want to keep troops in Afghanistan
The commander in chief said he wants to end the 19-year-old war, but also worries that may allow terrorist groups to attack the United States.
-
Disabled vets could see their student loan debts automatically erased
Bipartisan legislation would automatically drop all federal student loan debt for eligible veterans.
-
Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.
-
Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would be repealed in House defense bill
Leadership added the controversial changes on Tuesday in advance of debate on the must-pass budget measure.
-
Veterans doubt value of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan in new poll
More than half said the recent wars overseas weren’t worth the cost in resources and troops’ lives.
-
Strong support for Trump among veterans in new national poll
Among former military surveyed, 57 percent said they approve of Trump as commander in chief.
-
Controversial changes to GI Bill transfer rules delayed until next year
Rules to limit some troops’ ability to share the benefits with family members had been set to go into effect this week.
-
Why gambling addiction among active-duty troops may pose national security risks
As many as 56,000 active duty troops may meet the criteria for gambling disorder.
-
‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next year
Veterans Affairs officials won’t start processing the cases until next January, upsetting some advocates.
-
This week in Congress: The next Joint Chiefs chairman
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 8, 2019.
-
Trump: Pentagon leaders want to keep troops in Afghanistan
The commander in chief said he wants to end the 19-year-old war, but also worries that may allow terrorist groups to attack the United States.
-
Disabled vets could see their student loan debts automatically erased
Bipartisan legislation would automatically drop all federal student loan debt for eligible veterans.
-
Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.



