OpinionTime is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veteransThe VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.By Keith Kiefer10 hours ago
Impact of massive health care cyberattack on vets remains unclear A massive cyberattack against a private health care firm in February may have exposed millions of veterans' personal medical records.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist7 days ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.14 days ago
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.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two yearsThe Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks ago
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.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks ago
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.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limitsThe 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.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez3 weeks ago
Navy, Coast Guard rescue men who spelled out ‘HELP’ with palm frondsThree men stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island used palm fronds to spell out “HELP” on the beach, allowing Navy and Coast Guard aviators to spot them.3 weeks ago