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VA may force employees to get COVID vaccines
Department officials are checking on the legality of mandatory vaccinations.
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Sailor from Kentucky who died at Pearl Harbor identified
Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Alphard S. Owsley will now be buried Aug. 5, 2021, in his hometown.
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New timeline for VA health records roll-out delayed several more weeks
VA leaders say they are committed to the Cerner-based technology but still unsure of the implementation timeline.
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VA sends mobile vet center to site of deadly Florida building collapse
A VA doctor from Alabama is among the dozens still missing in the accident.
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House panel backs 2.7 percent pay raise for troops in 2022
The pay boost would be slightly lower than what troops saw this year but equal to federal formulas for civilian wage increases.
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This week in Congress: Budget fireworks before the July 4 break
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 28, 2021.
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VA’s Million Veteran Program wants thousands of more women to sign up for genetic study
The massive research project needs more women participants to expand its database for genetic research.
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US to keep about 650 troops in Afghanistan after withdrawal
In addition, several hundred additional U.S. forces will remain at the Kabul airport, potentially until September.
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House lawmakers back big budget boost for Veterans Affairs programs
The draft plan adds extra money for women veterans programs and prosthetics research.
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VA telehealth options here to stay, secretary vows
Use of online medical appointments among VA patients skyrocketed during the pandemic.
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VA may force employees to get COVID vaccines
Department officials are checking on the legality of mandatory vaccinations.
-
Sailor from Kentucky who died at Pearl Harbor identified
Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Alphard S. Owsley will now be buried Aug. 5, 2021, in his hometown.
-
New timeline for VA health records roll-out delayed several more weeks
VA leaders say they are committed to the Cerner-based technology but still unsure of the implementation timeline.
-
VA sends mobile vet center to site of deadly Florida building collapse
A VA doctor from Alabama is among the dozens still missing in the accident.
-
House panel backs 2.7 percent pay raise for troops in 2022
The pay boost would be slightly lower than what troops saw this year but equal to federal formulas for civilian wage increases.
-
This week in Congress: Budget fireworks before the July 4 break
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 28, 2021.
-
VA’s Million Veteran Program wants thousands of more women to sign up for genetic study
The massive research project needs more women participants to expand its database for genetic research.
-
US to keep about 650 troops in Afghanistan after withdrawal
In addition, several hundred additional U.S. forces will remain at the Kabul airport, potentially until September.
-
House lawmakers back big budget boost for Veterans Affairs programs
The draft plan adds extra money for women veterans programs and prosthetics research.
-
VA telehealth options here to stay, secretary vows
Use of online medical appointments among VA patients skyrocketed during the pandemic.
-
VA may force employees to get COVID vaccines
Department officials are checking on the legality of mandatory vaccinations.
-
Sailor from Kentucky who died at Pearl Harbor identified
Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Alphard S. Owsley will now be buried Aug. 5, 2021, in his hometown.
-
New timeline for VA health records roll-out delayed several more weeks
VA leaders say they are committed to the Cerner-based technology but still unsure of the implementation timeline.
-
VA sends mobile vet center to site of deadly Florida building collapse
A VA doctor from Alabama is among the dozens still missing in the accident.
-
House panel backs 2.7 percent pay raise for troops in 2022
The pay boost would be slightly lower than what troops saw this year but equal to federal formulas for civilian wage increases.
-
This week in Congress: Budget fireworks before the July 4 break
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 28, 2021.
-
VA’s Million Veteran Program wants thousands of more women to sign up for genetic study
The massive research project needs more women participants to expand its database for genetic research.
-
US to keep about 650 troops in Afghanistan after withdrawal
In addition, several hundred additional U.S. forces will remain at the Kabul airport, potentially until September.
-
House lawmakers back big budget boost for Veterans Affairs programs
The draft plan adds extra money for women veterans programs and prosthetics research.
-
VA telehealth options here to stay, secretary vows
Use of online medical appointments among VA patients skyrocketed during the pandemic.



