


Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings
The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.

Veterans
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.

Why troops should be wary of blue lotus when using vapes, e-cigarettes
Five service members were treated by emergency services for complications arising from the use of Blue Lotus.

Mamma Mia! Sky eatery deafens Waterloo visitors with ABBA, dance music
It remains unclear, however, if Beef Wellington is on the menu.

Proposed housing council would give military families a voice
Military members and spouses, housing advocates and various professionals, such as experts in HVAC and home inspections, would be part of the council.

Ford announces five-year commitment to Team Rubicon partnership
Ford has announced it will donate money and vehicles as part of a five-year partnership with Team Rubicon.

After two years, still no timeline for transgender surgeries at VA
The medical procedures have been mired in bureaucratic delays since June 2021.

HIMARS, allied partnerships at center of African Lion drills
African Lion was hosted by four African countries and included more than 8,000 personnel.

Stepping into civilian shoes: What to keep in mind while transitioning
The military is not the only thing you’re gonna do with your life. It’s not even the best thing that you’ll ever do.

Mother of soldier who died in Fort Liberty barracks demands oversight
The mother of a paratrooper whose decomposing body was found in his barracks room three years ago is demanding that Congress look into non-combat deaths.

$100M pledge to vets group is money ‘owed’ to them, Newmark says
Craig Newmark hopes his generosity will draw more attention to the challenges facing troops and their families.
