


Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients
21 military treatment facilities are prioritizing bringing back Tricare for Life patients.

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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.

Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins as next VA secretary
Collins served as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve and deployed to Iraq in 2008.

Military suicides rose in 2023, continuing a troubling trend
Officials said that the suicide rate among troops has increased steadily over the last decade.

Could Trump drop the VA and DOD abortion access policies right away?
Advocates say undoing the military's abortion policy may be easier than ending VA rules.

Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary
Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.

VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services
The move is part of broader department efforts to expand telehealth options for patients.

Lawmakers want VA to better secure records after campaign violations
Justice Department officials are reivewing whether VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates.

Homelessness among veterans drops to record low levels
Just under 33,000 veterans were without stable housing across America in January.

Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever
At least eight women with military backgrounds will serve in the House and Senate in 2025.

Check out these sweet Veterans Day deals
Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your budget and bring some fun to Nov. 11.
