Former soldier sentenced in “romance scams” that stole $350,000The specialist was also charged with unemployment insurance fraud.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in MayA federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leadersActive cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Nebraska to use pandemic funds for National Guard border tripNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced last week that he would deploy more than 60 Nebraska Army National Guard members to the Lone Star State for border work.By Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner9 months ago
Scammers who target veterans could face extra prison timeLegislation would add 10 years to fraud convictions when the victim is targeted because of their veteran status.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Defense Department’s COVID-19 data is unreliable, watchdog saysThe accuracy rate of the data was supposed to be at least 90 percent, but the IG found errors in 24 of the 25 registry records they reviewed.By Geoff Ziezulewicz10 months ago
GOP lawmakers target diversity training, COVID rules in defense billThe annual defense authorization bill debate in the House focused mainly on hot-button social issues.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Advocates struggle to help homeless vets as COVID support disappearsThe end of the national pandemic emergency also ended extra support services for homeless veterans.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Veterans Affairs medical sites drop mandatory mask requirementsVisitors and patients will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at the health care sites.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
VA to scale back remote work rules, require more in-office timeThe changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Should VA keep spending leftover COVID funds or give them back? When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Support services for homeless veterans set to expireAid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.By Leo Shane III13 months ago