Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.2 days 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.2 days ago
Pentagon & CongressSenators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limitsThe 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.3 days ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett to lie in honor at US CapitolMedal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.3 days ago
Marines at Trump resort did not break rules on politicking in uniformA viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said.4 days ago
Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.4 days ago
Return of horse-drawn caissons to Arlington National Cemetery delayedThe return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.7 days ago
More US troops, equipment headed to Middle East amid Iranian threatsThe Pentagon is sending more troops and equipment to the Middle East in anticipation of a possible Iranian attack on Israel.7 days ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.8 days ago
Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general saysThe top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.8 days ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.9 days ago
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to growThe head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.9 days ago
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending billsRepublicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.9 days ago
VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loansThe Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.9 days ago
US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.10 days ago
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.11 days ago
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.11 days ago
Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study findsLung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.2 weeks ago