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Veteran jobless numbers stagnant, but experts say that’s no cause for concern

The jobless rate among younger veterans saw an increase from October to November.

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WWII vet who survived COVID-19 honored on 105th birthday

A World War II veteran from Alabama who survived COVID-19 last year will be honored on his 105th birthday Friday with the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his service.

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Air Force veteran defrauded VA of $2 million by buying, selling CPAP devices

Kevin Rumph Jr., of Fairburn, Georgia, was ordered Dec. 1 to pay $2,041,733.62 in restitution and sentenced to 27 months imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release.

VA won’t fire employees for refusing the COVID vaccine until after the holidays

The deadline for some VA workers to get vaccinated passed two months ago.

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A service member shelves patient medical records at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 26, 2009.

VA to resume medical records overhaul in early 2022, with new leadership guiding the work

The program has been on hold since the summer after reports of problems with the inital rollout last year.

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Biden closes Veterans Month by signing a series of VA reform measures

The four bills all passed Congress with broad bipartisan support.

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VA has the second-worst COVID vaccination rate among all federal agencies

More than 50,000 VA staffers have yet to get vaccinated against the virus.

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This week in Congress: Shutdown threat looms again

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 29, 2021.

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Inquiry finds Georgia veterans agency chief harassed workers

Veterans Service Commissioner Mike Roby retired as the investigation was completed earlier this fall.

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Disabled combat veteran opens pecan business in Georgia

On Oct. 15, Williams, 32, opened a storefront in a converted old home and the Nut House Pecan Company was born.

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DC rooming house operator stole $400k in benefits from elderly, mentally ill and disabled veterans: indictment

Rosemary Ogbenna, 45, was charged this month by the District Court for the District of Columbia for allegedly carrying out a plot to steal more than $400,000 in benefits from elderly, mentally ill and disabled veterans she housed through her room and board business.

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VA coronavirus spending to get more scrutiny under new law

The bill was one of three finalized by the president this week.

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Student veterans face huge cuts in housing stipends if Congress doesn’t act soon

Emergency authorities which prevented students from seeing their stipends cut in half are set to expire in December.

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Benefits for cancers believed caused by burn pit exposure likely won’t start before summer 2022

VA has begun a 90-day review of rare cancers believed linked to burn pit exposure.

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Budget delay could cause major problems for veterans medical care

Congress must pass a new budget extension before Dec. 3 to avoid a partial government shutdown.

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Spouses, kids of vets who die from service injuries, guaranteed in-state college tuition rate under new law

The move could affect up to 150,000 family members of deceased veterans.

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Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s recently pardoned national security adviser, departs a protest of the outcome of the 2020 presidential election outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 12, 2020 in Washington.

Lawmaker wants to strip military benefits from DIA director turned Trump aide Mike Flynn

Marine vet Ruben Gallego argues that Flynn's past actions amount to treason and should forfeit his military pension.

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First Lt. Kitty Terry, a nurse from the Hawaii Army National Guard's medical detachment, displays a prepared syringe filled with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Oct. 1, 2021, at the Hawaii Army Readiness Center, Kalaeloa, Hawaii. (1st Lt. Anyah Peatross/Army National Guard)

VA to target military medics for open health care jobs under new bill

The Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act would create a path for departing military health care workers to be employed in VA hosptials.

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‘QAnon Shaman’, Navy veteran, sentenced to 41 months for Jan. 6 riot

Jacob Chansley was among the first rioters to enter the building.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington on July 22, 2019.

Veterans military sexual trauma disability claims still not being handled properly: watchdog

Outside advocates say VA officials still need more reforms to ensure sexual assault victims feel comfortable filing cases.

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5 convicted of stealing veteran, Social Security benefits

The scheme resulted in the actual loss of nearly $1 million.

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Marketing yourself is the key to post-military career success

Here are some areas that you can start to work on to market yourself for your next chapter.

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Rising costs for troops’ pay and benefits could hurt military readiness, experts warn

Former defense officials say military leaders and lawmakers need to start discussing changes now to see financial benefits in coming years.

2 weeks ago

Hacking For Defense planners look to expand beyond military problems

Leaders hope the lessons learned from working with military leaders will help solve other societal challenges.

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New treatment court gives N.C. veterans a second chance

The Catawba County Veterans Treatment Court is unlike most courts.

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Marine One lifts off from the White House to carry President Donald Trump to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 in Washington.

This week in Congress: White House warns against more budget delays

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 17, 2021.

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Elderly veterans targeted in $134 million Medicare, VA medical care fraud scheme

Michael Nolan, 48, of Tampa, Florida, and Richard Epstein, 29, of Aurora, Colorado, were sentenced Nov. 5 for their roles in a fraud scheme against Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs after submitting at least $134 million in fraudulent claims.

3 weeks ago

Biden, military and VA leaders honor veterans at Arlington National Cemetery

Joining the president at Arlington National Cemetery was his wife, First lady Jill Biden, and military leaders — including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley. chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

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The jobless rate among younger veterans saw an increase from October to November.

A World War II veteran from Alabama who survived COVID-19 last year will be honored on his 105th birthday Friday with the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his service.

Kevin Rumph Jr., of Fairburn, Georgia, was ordered Dec. 1 to pay $2,041,733.62 in restitution and sentenced to 27 months imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release.

The deadline for some VA workers to get vaccinated passed two months ago.

The program has been on hold since the summer after reports of problems with the inital rollout last year.

The four bills all passed Congress with broad bipartisan support.

More than 50,000 VA staffers have yet to get vaccinated against the virus.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 29, 2021.

Veterans Service Commissioner Mike Roby retired as the investigation was completed earlier this fall.

On Oct. 15, Williams, 32, opened a storefront in a converted old home and the Nut House Pecan Company was born.

Rosemary Ogbenna, 45, was charged this month by the District Court for the District of Columbia for allegedly carrying out a plot to steal more than $400,000 in benefits from elderly, mentally ill and disabled veterans she housed through her room and board business.

The bill was one of three finalized by the president this week.

Emergency authorities which prevented students from seeing their stipends cut in half are set to expire in December.

VA has begun a 90-day review of rare cancers believed linked to burn pit exposure.

Congress must pass a new budget extension before Dec. 3 to avoid a partial government shutdown.

The move could affect up to 150,000 family members of deceased veterans.

Marine vet Ruben Gallego argues that Flynn's past actions amount to treason and should forfeit his military pension.

The Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act would create a path for departing military health care workers to be employed in VA hosptials.

Jacob Chansley was among the first rioters to enter the building.

Outside advocates say VA officials still need more reforms to ensure sexual assault victims feel comfortable filing cases.

The scheme resulted in the actual loss of nearly $1 million.

Here are some areas that you can start to work on to market yourself for your next chapter.

Former defense officials say military leaders and lawmakers need to start discussing changes now to see financial benefits in coming years.

Leaders hope the lessons learned from working with military leaders will help solve other societal challenges.

The Catawba County Veterans Treatment Court is unlike most courts.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 17, 2021.

Michael Nolan, 48, of Tampa, Florida, and Richard Epstein, 29, of Aurora, Colorado, were sentenced Nov. 5 for their roles in a fraud scheme against Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs after submitting at least $134 million in fraudulent claims.

Joining the president at Arlington National Cemetery was his wife, First lady Jill Biden, and military leaders — including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley. chairman of the Joint Chiefs.