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House budget plan gives VA a big boost, but also restrictions
Republicans want to increase oversight on VA spending in light of problems they see still lingering in its operations.
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Military mental health services must be easier to get, service officials say
Service personnel officials and advocacy groups call for improved treatment and accessibility to mental health care.
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Free YMCA membership extended for certain troops
Families of deployed Guard and Reserve members, and certain others will continue to be eligible for free memberships at participating YMCAs around the country, now that defense officials have extended the partnership with Armed Services YMCA for anot
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Enlisted chiefs tell Congress pay fears are hurting morale
The military services’ top enlisted leaders said lost buying power, retirement confusion and deteriorating housing are top quality-of-life concerns for troops and their families.
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Tricare changes will improve access, defense health officials say
Defense health officials say they are making inroads in improving beneficiaries’ access to health care and services.
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The Pentagon wants to make even more changes to troops’ retirement plan
If approved, the updates would benefit older career-minded personnel at the expense of junior troops.
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Kevlar for the Mind: Control your anger before it ruins your life and your child’s
Uncontrolled anger can lead to legal and relationship problems as well as health issues.
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With exoskeletons, paralyzed troops walk again
The week before Joshua Burch’s promotion to corporal, no one dreamed the Marine would be able to stand during it, let alone walk.
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Tricare Help: Why can’t I get Tricare to pay VA co-payments?
Q. I am a retiree with more than 31 years of service, but when I go to the VA, I have to pay a co-payment. They cannot accept payment from Medicare or Tricare for Life, and no one seems to know why. Can you please explain?
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VA home loan limit would end under proposed law
In legislation passed by the House on Feb. 9, loan guarantee limits would be removed. It’s unknown whether the Senate will take similar action.
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House budget plan gives VA a big boost, but also restrictions
Republicans want to increase oversight on VA spending in light of problems they see still lingering in its operations.
-
Military mental health services must be easier to get, service officials say
Service personnel officials and advocacy groups call for improved treatment and accessibility to mental health care.
-
Free YMCA membership extended for certain troops
Families of deployed Guard and Reserve members, and certain others will continue to be eligible for free memberships at participating YMCAs around the country, now that defense officials have extended the partnership with Armed Services YMCA for anot
-
Enlisted chiefs tell Congress pay fears are hurting morale
The military services’ top enlisted leaders said lost buying power, retirement confusion and deteriorating housing are top quality-of-life concerns for troops and their families.
-
Tricare changes will improve access, defense health officials say
Defense health officials say they are making inroads in improving beneficiaries’ access to health care and services.
-
The Pentagon wants to make even more changes to troops’ retirement plan
If approved, the updates would benefit older career-minded personnel at the expense of junior troops.
-
Kevlar for the Mind: Control your anger before it ruins your life and your child’s
Uncontrolled anger can lead to legal and relationship problems as well as health issues.
-
With exoskeletons, paralyzed troops walk again
The week before Joshua Burch’s promotion to corporal, no one dreamed the Marine would be able to stand during it, let alone walk.
-
Tricare Help: Why can’t I get Tricare to pay VA co-payments?
Q. I am a retiree with more than 31 years of service, but when I go to the VA, I have to pay a co-payment. They cannot accept payment from Medicare or Tricare for Life, and no one seems to know why. Can you please explain?
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VA home loan limit would end under proposed law
In legislation passed by the House on Feb. 9, loan guarantee limits would be removed. It’s unknown whether the Senate will take similar action.
-
House budget plan gives VA a big boost, but also restrictions
Republicans want to increase oversight on VA spending in light of problems they see still lingering in its operations.
-
Military mental health services must be easier to get, service officials say
Service personnel officials and advocacy groups call for improved treatment and accessibility to mental health care.
-
Free YMCA membership extended for certain troops
Families of deployed Guard and Reserve members, and certain others will continue to be eligible for free memberships at participating YMCAs around the country, now that defense officials have extended the partnership with Armed Services YMCA for anot
-
Enlisted chiefs tell Congress pay fears are hurting morale
The military services’ top enlisted leaders said lost buying power, retirement confusion and deteriorating housing are top quality-of-life concerns for troops and their families.
-
Tricare changes will improve access, defense health officials say
Defense health officials say they are making inroads in improving beneficiaries’ access to health care and services.
-
The Pentagon wants to make even more changes to troops’ retirement plan
If approved, the updates would benefit older career-minded personnel at the expense of junior troops.
-
Kevlar for the Mind: Control your anger before it ruins your life and your child’s
Uncontrolled anger can lead to legal and relationship problems as well as health issues.
-
With exoskeletons, paralyzed troops walk again
The week before Joshua Burch’s promotion to corporal, no one dreamed the Marine would be able to stand during it, let alone walk.
-
Tricare Help: Why can’t I get Tricare to pay VA co-payments?
Q. I am a retiree with more than 31 years of service, but when I go to the VA, I have to pay a co-payment. They cannot accept payment from Medicare or Tricare for Life, and no one seems to know why. Can you please explain?
-
VA home loan limit would end under proposed law
In legislation passed by the House on Feb. 9, loan guarantee limits would be removed. It’s unknown whether the Senate will take similar action.



