Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.10 hours ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.13 hours ago
Pentagon & CongressSenators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided USMore than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.
VA sets new goal of housing 41,000 veterans in 2024Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year.4 days ago
VA plans to trim 10,000 jobs this year, mostly from medical sites The White House's budget request for fiscal 2025 calls for a 2% reduction in the size of the Veterans Affairs workforce next year.6 days ago
Veterans Affairs gets 13% budget boost under White House FY25 requestVeterans Affairs programs would get another significant bump in fiscal 2025 under the budget request released by President Joe Biden on Monday.7 days ago
DOD, VA to allow IVF for unmarried people, same-sex couples and moreGoing forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation.7 days ago
First Army vessel leaves US to build temporary pier for Gaza aidU.S. Central Command said the General Frank S. Besson left Virginia on Saturday with equipment to build a temporary pier for Gazans to receive aid.8 days ago
White House set to release next year’s budget plans on MondayDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 11, 2024.8 days ago
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records systemThe nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.10 days ago
Father of Marine killed in Afghanistan arrested at State of the Union The father of a Marine killed in Afghanistan was kicked out of the president's national address Thursday after trying to disrupt the speech.11 days ago
Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aidIn a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.11 days ago
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.12 days ago
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira pleads guilty in federal courtTeixeira's plea agreement with prosecutors calls for a prison sentence between 11 and nearly 17 years.2 weeks ago
Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protectionsThe appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.2 weeks ago
State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issuesDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.2 weeks ago
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rallyThe Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.2 weeks ago
VA sites need more rape kits, trained staff to aid sex assault victimsLawmakers are pushing for improvements after an inspector general report found limited resources for victims at many VA medical facilities.2 weeks ago
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira expected to plead guiltyA plea hearing is set for March 4 in Boston’s federal courthouse.2 weeks ago