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Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing
'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'
By Zamone Perez
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipends
House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness
A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Here's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.
By Karen Jowers
VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two years
The Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.
Lawmakers push for two submarines despite US Navy seeking just one
Rep. Joe Courtney led a panel in pushing back against Navy plans to cut a Virginia-class submarine from its fiscal 2025 spending plans.
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.
Senators 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 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.
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds
Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.
By Zamone Perez