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VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.
No change in Russian military’s conduct in the Mediterranean
A U.S. Navy commander says there is “no significant change” in the conduct of Russian aircraft and warships in the eastern Mediterranean.
By Menelaos Hadjicostis
Rising veteran disability claims could burn out VA staff
The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.
GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.
VA benefits nominee promises more free help for veterans filing claims
Joshua Jacobs is expected to be confirmed into the post in coming weeks.
This week in Congress: A full slate of leaders for VA
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 13.
As 2 of the ‘MARSOC 3’ go on trial for homicide, the 3rd gets immunity
In a trial that started Tuesday, Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are facing charges that include involuntary manslaughter.
Renaming the USS John C. Stennis is not in line with American values
By renaming bases and warships, we as a nation are teaching society to push obstacles to the side, to become victims, the author of this commentary writes.
By Edward J. Ryan
Iranian drone trainers in Crimea to help Russians, White House says
The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone.
By Joe Gould
Now is the time to rename the carrier John C. Stennis
The USS John C. Stennis honors a noted racist, the author argues. It is time for the Navy and Congress to rename it and send a message of inclusion.
By John P. Cordle
Marine Raiders’ request to dismiss homicide charges denied by judge
Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are next scheduled for a motion hearing on Sept. 27.
By Todd South