The Sichuan is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck. The major Veterans Affairs stories we're keeping an eye on in 2025. The measure to expand assistance for veteran caregivers easily passed both the House and Senate, and now heads to the White House to become law. The successful tests brings both services closer to fielding the long-awaited system. The Marine Corps has reactivated a fighter squadron with a lineage that traces back to Guadalcanal during World War II. Key lawmakers grew frustrated with the F-35 program earlier this year, as critical upgrades stalled and jets piled up at Lockheed Martin's Texas factory. The capabilities are still in the research stages but are showing promise. The Complete the Mission Act serves as a focal point of debate over the size of VA and availability of community care for veteran patients. Marine F-35C pilots hit Houthi positions being used to target military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea area. Bipartisan legislation passed by the House would improve at-home care options for ailing vets and mandate protections for community care programs. Load More