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Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental health
While the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.
By Todd South
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next year
Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.
VA sets new goal of housing 41,000 veterans in 2024
Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year.
Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits Guide
Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fix
The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classes
A move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.
VA again delays decision on transgender surgery options
The department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.
VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accounts
The change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.
Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversy
Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.
Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problems
Post officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.
By Todd South