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How to find a civilian career after leaving the military
When their service comes to an end, veterans must make an important decision: what they want in a civilian career.
By Dave Lubach
VA increasing research into long-term COVID illnesses while bracing for more short-term cases
Active coronavirus cases among department patients have increased over the last month.
Many VA workers remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, but few have been fired
Department officials say only a handful of employees have been dismissed for refusing the vaccine mandate.
VA pauses punishment for non-medical staff still unvaccinated against COVID
Staffers in non-medical posts will not face firings while a court battle over the vaccine mandate is pending.
Pay raises for thousands of military employees under new federal worker minimum wage
About 56,000 civilian military employees and almost 10,000 VA workers will benefit from the change.
COVID-19 cases within VA hit new pandemic highs
The department recorded more than 27,000 cases on Thursday morning, almost 30 percent above its January high.
Rebuild US manufacturing in these four steps, says Reagan task force
A new report from a Ronald Reagan Institute task force aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing to compete with China recommends reskilling workers using federal education grants, investing in sectors vital to national security and boosting tech development with allies.
By Joe Gould
VA Secretary wary about burnout as post-pandemic work piles up
In an interview with Military Times, Denis McDonough said his department is looking at telehealth options and other changes but firmly focused on increasing services and benefits for veterans.
VA begins punitive actions against unvaccinated staff
Employees who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine will face counseling first, then escalating punishments until they are fired.
Path for DARPA tech to become part of military’s JADC2 enterprise still unclear
"What we're really talking about ... is buying bodies," the head of DARPA's Strategic Technology Office said.
By Valerie Insinna