10,000 VA employees are resigning in September. Here’s the list
"Mission-critical" workers were exempt from deferred resignations, but doctors and nurses are quitting anyway, The War Horse reports.
By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse
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State Department OKs $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine
The potential sales include $150 million for the supply and overhaul of U.S. armored vehicles, and $172 million for surface-to-air missile systems.
The need for childcare professionals: a special trust and responsibility mission
Childcare will always be a demand. Continuity of care is important to mission success. Without adequate childcare, our service members cannot focus on the mission.
By Col. Chris Karns
Changes to federal loan forgiveness program will benefit thousands of troops, vets and DoD workers
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program waives debts for workers who have 10 years experience in federal or non-profit posts and have been making regular loan payments.
DoD schools worldwide navigate the pandemic with mostly open classrooms, low infection rates
Less than 1 percent of DoDEA students got COVID during the 2020-2021 school year, despite largely remaining open for in-person instruction.
By Karen Jowers
Michigan VA nurse charged with stealing and selling COVID-19 vaccination cards
Two defendants have been charged via criminal complaint for their roles in separate frauds related to Covid-19 Vaccination Record Cards, announced Acting United States Attorney Saima S. Mohsin.
VHA still experiencing ‘severe’ staffing shortages in critical fields: watchdog
"Severe" staffing shortages persist in areas such as psychiatry, nursing, and medical officers, despite the VA making progress in filling vacancies.
More than 500K in the military community need to renew their expired ID cards soon
Also, no more ID cards for 10-year-old children, as DoD moves that eligibility to children ages 14 and older.
By Karen Jowers
Former VA employee sentenced for hiding camera in restroom
The camera was disguised as a cell phone charger and was in use for nearly a month.
‘I do seek help’, SECVA says on walk for military suicide awareness
SECVA Denis McDonough joined about two dozen Gold Star families on a walk for military suicide awareness Saturday.
By Howard Altman