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Remains of soldier from Korean War to be interred this week
To identify Mullins’ remains, scientists from DPAA used anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence.
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VA promises renewed focus on preventing homelessness amid pandemic impact concerns
VA Secretary Denis McDonough also promises quick action on issues surrounding homeless prevention efforts in Los Angeles.
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Former Air Force combat pilot brings drone soccer to America
It’s kind of like quidditch, but without the broomsticks.
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This week in Congress: Final budget pitches before appropriators take their first swings
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 21, 2021.
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VA to offer gender surgery to transgender vets for the first time
Officials do not know how long the rule making process will take or when surgeries will begin to be scheduled.
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More troops get extension to apply for veterans life insurance
Service members who leave the military through Dec. 11 will get more time to apply for VGLI.
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Troops who refused anthrax vaccine paid a high price
An unknown fraction of service members who were punished for refusing the anthrax vaccine in the late 1990s and early 2000s have sought to have their records corrected, but only a few have had success.
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Need a job? Post-COVID, VA focused on expanding current programs, not creating new ones
VA Secretary Denis McDonough said officials want to plus-up current offerings for post-pandemic employment help rather than try to launch new initiatives.
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Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn
Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won’t be available until later this fall.
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Senator vows to hold up VA leadership nominees until department provides info on toxic exposures bill
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn said she won’t allow the leadership posts to be filled until the department answers questions about other legislation.
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Remains of soldier from Korean War to be interred this week
To identify Mullins’ remains, scientists from DPAA used anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence.
-
VA promises renewed focus on preventing homelessness amid pandemic impact concerns
VA Secretary Denis McDonough also promises quick action on issues surrounding homeless prevention efforts in Los Angeles.
-
Former Air Force combat pilot brings drone soccer to America
It’s kind of like quidditch, but without the broomsticks.
-
This week in Congress: Final budget pitches before appropriators take their first swings
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 21, 2021.
-
VA to offer gender surgery to transgender vets for the first time
Officials do not know how long the rule making process will take or when surgeries will begin to be scheduled.
-
More troops get extension to apply for veterans life insurance
Service members who leave the military through Dec. 11 will get more time to apply for VGLI.
-
Troops who refused anthrax vaccine paid a high price
An unknown fraction of service members who were punished for refusing the anthrax vaccine in the late 1990s and early 2000s have sought to have their records corrected, but only a few have had success.
-
Need a job? Post-COVID, VA focused on expanding current programs, not creating new ones
VA Secretary Denis McDonough said officials want to plus-up current offerings for post-pandemic employment help rather than try to launch new initiatives.
-
Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn
Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won’t be available until later this fall.
-
Senator vows to hold up VA leadership nominees until department provides info on toxic exposures bill
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn said she won’t allow the leadership posts to be filled until the department answers questions about other legislation.
-
Remains of soldier from Korean War to be interred this week
To identify Mullins’ remains, scientists from DPAA used anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence.
-
VA promises renewed focus on preventing homelessness amid pandemic impact concerns
VA Secretary Denis McDonough also promises quick action on issues surrounding homeless prevention efforts in Los Angeles.
-
Former Air Force combat pilot brings drone soccer to America
It’s kind of like quidditch, but without the broomsticks.
-
This week in Congress: Final budget pitches before appropriators take their first swings
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 21, 2021.
-
VA to offer gender surgery to transgender vets for the first time
Officials do not know how long the rule making process will take or when surgeries will begin to be scheduled.
-
More troops get extension to apply for veterans life insurance
Service members who leave the military through Dec. 11 will get more time to apply for VGLI.
-
Troops who refused anthrax vaccine paid a high price
An unknown fraction of service members who were punished for refusing the anthrax vaccine in the late 1990s and early 2000s have sought to have their records corrected, but only a few have had success.
-
Need a job? Post-COVID, VA focused on expanding current programs, not creating new ones
VA Secretary Denis McDonough said officials want to plus-up current offerings for post-pandemic employment help rather than try to launch new initiatives.
-
Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn
Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won’t be available until later this fall.
-
Senator vows to hold up VA leadership nominees until department provides info on toxic exposures bill
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn said she won’t allow the leadership posts to be filled until the department answers questions about other legislation.



