Education & Transition

Everything service members and veterans need to know about getting an education, finding a job, starting a business and transitioning out of the military

Pentagon policies debate, Joint Chiefs confirmation on tap this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 10, 2023.

4 days ago

Army retiree powerfully impacts veterans and his community

Lindsey Streeter, Military Times' 2023 Veteran of the Year, has made community outreach the central focus of his life.

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Education & Transition

Better data collaboration essential for vets, Bush Institute says

Better data collaboration will allow for tailored resources while serving and transitioning to civilian life.

VA plans new cancer research center with Stanford medical experts

The new facility would also serve as a major care and training hub for veterans and non-veterans.

13 days ago

Lawmakers eye ending affirmative action at military academies

Proposals to the annual defense authorization bill would extend the Supreme Court's ban on the practice to military schools.

13 days ago

Bush Institute announces veteran leadership program’s 2023 class

The George W. Bush Institute has announced the 2023 class for its Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.

14 days ago

White House $3.1 billion homeless program includes help for vets

The new efforts include job training for homeless vets and legal support to stave off potential financial challenges.

2 weeks ago

Bush Institute recommends TAP revamp

Consistently evaluating and improving TAP is critical to improving outcomes.

2 weeks ago

Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits

Veterans Affairs officials plan a public outreach campaign over the next month to get more veterans signed up for the payouts.

2 weeks ago

VA’s opioid treatment program is failing veterans, IG reports

VA officials routinely missed opioid use disorder diagnoses when developing treatment plans for personnel leaving the military.

2 weeks ago

Defense bill targets religious freedom group for its advocacy work

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has frequently fought with Christian groups about the role of religion in the ranks.

2 weeks ago

Supreme Court to rule on whether vets should get more GI Bill benefits

The eight-year-old legal fight centers on how the Post-9/11 GI Bill program and Montgomery GI Bill program are administered.

2 weeks ago

Lawmakers push to make it easier to discipline, fire VA workers

The move follows years of debate over whether department leaders are doing enough to root out problematic staffers

3 weeks ago

Spending plan for vets programs gets Senate support, but fights loom

The $320 billion spending plan matches a deal made by White House officials and House Republican lawmakers.

3 weeks ago

Measure to boost pay for some injured vets moves ahead

Passing the Major Richard Star Act has been a priority for veterans advocates this year.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers float grant program to get service dogs to struggling vets

The proposal would provide $2 million a year to community groups to pay for the costs of giving service dogs to veterans.

3 weeks ago

Ford announces five-year commitment to Team Rubicon partnership

Ford has announced it will donate money and vehicles as part of a five-year partnership with Team Rubicon.

3 weeks ago

After two years, still no timeline for transgender surgeries at VA

The medical procedures have been mired in bureaucratic delays since June 2021.

3 weeks ago

Stepping into civilian shoes: What to keep in mind while transitioning

The military is not the only thing you’re gonna do with your life. It’s not even the best thing that you’ll ever do.

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