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New mentorship program to link generations of vet leaders
Officials at Hillvets say the program can help young leaders learn from notable personalities about public service.
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Pentagon braces for massive change to officer promotions
Included in the just-passed defense authorization bills are new rules that move away from the traditional military officer career path.
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Vets rarely get college credit for military training. Here’s how Congress is trying to fix that
The measure would allow $500 for certain certification tests and money to develop portfolios that show why students’ military skills warrant academic credit.
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VA officials push back on Congress’ blue water Navy benefits fix
House lawmakers’ fix would give disability benefits to up to 90,000 veterans.
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Congress finalizes $717 billion defense budget authorization months ahead of schedule
The $717 billion measure includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops and major changes to the military officer personnel system.
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Why identifying the Korean War remains just brought home could take years
Fifty-five cases of remains believed to be U.S. troops arrive in Hawaii tonight, but with only one dog tag and no other information.
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As war remains return home, advocates ask families for help with identification process
Defense officials don’t have family DNA samples for hundreds of troops missing from the Korean War.
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Lawmakers demand Pentagon drops GI Bill transfer limits
The move comes just weeks after Pentagon leaders announced the controversial change, which could block many military families from using the education benefit.
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Remains of fallen American troops headed back from North Korea
North Korean officials handed the remains over to U.S. military experts on the 65th anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
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US defense policy bill clears House, rockets to Senate
U.S. Senate lawmakers are expected to finalize Congress’ annual defense authorization bill early next week following the House’s passage of the measure Thursday.
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New mentorship program to link generations of vet leaders
Officials at Hillvets say the program can help young leaders learn from notable personalities about public service.
-
Pentagon braces for massive change to officer promotions
Included in the just-passed defense authorization bills are new rules that move away from the traditional military officer career path.
-
Vets rarely get college credit for military training. Here’s how Congress is trying to fix that
The measure would allow $500 for certain certification tests and money to develop portfolios that show why students’ military skills warrant academic credit.
-
VA officials push back on Congress’ blue water Navy benefits fix
House lawmakers’ fix would give disability benefits to up to 90,000 veterans.
-
Congress finalizes $717 billion defense budget authorization months ahead of schedule
The $717 billion measure includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops and major changes to the military officer personnel system.
-
Why identifying the Korean War remains just brought home could take years
Fifty-five cases of remains believed to be U.S. troops arrive in Hawaii tonight, but with only one dog tag and no other information.
-
As war remains return home, advocates ask families for help with identification process
Defense officials don’t have family DNA samples for hundreds of troops missing from the Korean War.
-
Lawmakers demand Pentagon drops GI Bill transfer limits
The move comes just weeks after Pentagon leaders announced the controversial change, which could block many military families from using the education benefit.
-
Remains of fallen American troops headed back from North Korea
North Korean officials handed the remains over to U.S. military experts on the 65th anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
-
US defense policy bill clears House, rockets to Senate
U.S. Senate lawmakers are expected to finalize Congress’ annual defense authorization bill early next week following the House’s passage of the measure Thursday.
-
New mentorship program to link generations of vet leaders
Officials at Hillvets say the program can help young leaders learn from notable personalities about public service.
-
Pentagon braces for massive change to officer promotions
Included in the just-passed defense authorization bills are new rules that move away from the traditional military officer career path.
-
Vets rarely get college credit for military training. Here’s how Congress is trying to fix that
The measure would allow $500 for certain certification tests and money to develop portfolios that show why students’ military skills warrant academic credit.
-
VA officials push back on Congress’ blue water Navy benefits fix
House lawmakers’ fix would give disability benefits to up to 90,000 veterans.
-
Congress finalizes $717 billion defense budget authorization months ahead of schedule
The $717 billion measure includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops and major changes to the military officer personnel system.
-
Why identifying the Korean War remains just brought home could take years
Fifty-five cases of remains believed to be U.S. troops arrive in Hawaii tonight, but with only one dog tag and no other information.
-
As war remains return home, advocates ask families for help with identification process
Defense officials don’t have family DNA samples for hundreds of troops missing from the Korean War.
-
Lawmakers demand Pentagon drops GI Bill transfer limits
The move comes just weeks after Pentagon leaders announced the controversial change, which could block many military families from using the education benefit.
-
Remains of fallen American troops headed back from North Korea
North Korean officials handed the remains over to U.S. military experts on the 65th anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
-
US defense policy bill clears House, rockets to Senate
U.S. Senate lawmakers are expected to finalize Congress’ annual defense authorization bill early next week following the House’s passage of the measure Thursday.



