Harvard to launch new service fellowship for veterans, federal workers
The American Service Fellowship will provide 50 students with free tuition for a one-year master's degree program.
Pentagon & Congress
New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law
Congress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments.
Nearly 450,000 staff and growing — just how large will VA get?
In an interview with Military Times, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said he still thinks his department needs to hire more staffers.
Latino vets more likely to reach economic milestones than peers
Latinos who served in the military achieved higher homeownership rates and income, a study found.
New editors named at Military Times and service branch publications
Three new editors will lead Military Times and its service branch publications.
Advocates push Supreme Court to expand veterans education benefits
A decision on the case could impact as many as 1.7 million veterans.
Psychedelics may soon be available — sort of — to treat vets with PTSD
In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designated MDMA as a “breakthrough therapy” for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Army recruiting reforms go ‘back to the future’ to fix ongoing crisis
The Army appears to have modeled recruiting reforms after a defunct organization that fell victim to budget cuts, not performance.
How Marines became known as ‘Jarheads’
Being a Jarhead is a source of pride for Marines.
Troops’ personal data can be purchased for pennies, researchers find
Researchers were able to buy the personal information of thousands of service members, veterans and their families.
Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
