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‘Bad paper’ discharge upgrades are taking too long. Can that be fixed?
The Army Discharge Review Board took an average of 34 months to adjudicate liberal consideration cases in 2024, the slowest turnaround among the services.
By Hope Hodge Seck
VA lays groundwork for first major survey of moral injury in veterans
The VA is undertaking the first-ever large-scale population study of moral injury to be conducted among veterans of the post-9/11 wars.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Navy vet arrested near Obama’s home indicted on firearms charges
Taylor Taranto was already facing misdemeanor charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
House Republicans argue for discipline of ‘bad apples’ at VA
The VA has the second-largest federal workforce behind the Department of Defense.
Navy vet arrested near Obama’s home will remain in jail until trial
Taylor Taranto is charged with misdemeanor offenses in the Capitol riot.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Families seek answers 50 years after fire destroyed veterans’ records
The 1973 fire at the Military Personnel Records Center in suburban St. Louis destroyed an estimated 16 to 18 million personnel files.
Better data collaboration essential for vets, Bush Institute says
Better data collaboration will allow for tailored resources while serving and transitioning to civilian life.
By Korie Wilkins
The US military’s long history with drag
During World War II, cross dress events were not only sanctioned by the Army, but celebrated as a boon for morale.
By Sarah Sicard
Unaccredited claims coaches profit off veterans, with little oversight
Austin-based VA Claims Insider says it has helped hundreds of thousands of clients. It has also touched off complaints and investigations.
By Jasper Craven, The Texas Tribune