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Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.
William Post, military veteran who invented Pop-Tarts, dead at 96
William “Bill” Post, creator of the Pop-Tart, deployed with the U.S. military in the Pacific post-WWII.
By Sarah Sicard
Advocates criticize VA response after LGBTQ harassment incidents
Portland VA Medical Center leaders have promised an investigation after several incidents at the facility.
Some vets got double housing stipends due to flaw in jobs program
Officials have no plans to try and recoup the money, noting that no laws appear to have been violated by the doubled stipend payments.
Transgender vets sue VA to force move on gender confirmation surgeries
The move comes on the three-year anniversary of President Joe Biden's repeal of the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
Single parent vets struggle to access post-military benefits
Researchers recommend more targeted services to help those veterans understand and use available help.
British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100
British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden really wants to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6.
Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromise
The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.
Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
Transgender vets threaten to sue VA over delay in surgery options
VA officials announced plans to provide gender conforming surgeries more than two years ago, but have not moved ahead on the promise.
Why does the U.S. Naval Academy have a goat as its mascot?
Since 1890, 37 goats named "Bill" have served as the mighty Midshipmens' mascot.
By Todd South