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Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews
In a new study the Pentagon has found higher rates of cancer among aviators than in the U.S. general population, and has further reviews planned.
By Tara Copp, AP
More veterans struggled to find work last month, even as national unemployment rates fell
About 35,000 more veterans reported problems finding work in November than in October.
GI Bill repayments for tens of thousands of student veterans will wait until next summer
New technology and GI Bill rules are set to be in place in coming weeks, but refund checks won't go out for at least six more months.
Here’s where military official lodging rates are increasing — again
Rates are more than doubling for official lodging in some Air Force locations. But for TDY and PCS travelers, the government still covers it.
By Karen Jowers
Active duty suicides are on the rise, as the Pentagon works on new messaging and strategy
Pentagon data shows that active duty suicides are rising, while the National Guard has the highest rate overall.
The National Guard’s suicide rate has surpassed the other military components
The National Guard is piloting local initiatives to help their very regional troops.
Op-ed: With Space Corps, let’s boldly go where no bureaucrat has gone before!
To succeed, the Space Corps must first confront a hard reality: The military faces an anthropological catastrophe.
By Lt. Joshua C. Fiveson
Your GI Bill benefits: Everything you need to know
Updated with the latest details on the benefits you've earned and how to use it.
By Natalie Gross
Planning to Move This Summer? How a VA Loan Works for You
But if you’ve done the math, you may think you can’t afford a home. The median home value in the United States is $217,600, and prices can go much higher depending on where you’re buying. Fortunately, veterans have a way to avoid the high costs of getting into a home with a Veteran Affairs loan.
These unique scholarships gives student vets cash to make ends meet
The funds give veterans what they need beyond just tuition support, including paying their bills, child care or even groceries.
By Joshua Axelrod