Pentagon policies debate, Joint Chiefs confirmation on tap this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 10, 2023.4 days ago
Army retiree powerfully impacts veterans and his communityLindsey Streeter, Military Times' 2023 Veteran of the Year, has made community outreach the central focus of his life.5 days ago
Education & TransitionBetter data collaboration essential for vets, Bush Institute saysBetter data collaboration will allow for tailored resources while serving and transitioning to civilian life.
VA plans new cancer research center with Stanford medical expertsThe 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 classThe 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 vetsThe new efforts include job training for homeless vets and legal support to stave off potential financial challenges.2 weeks ago
Bush Institute recommends TAP revampConsistently evaluating and improving TAP is critical to improving outcomes.2 weeks ago
Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefitsVeterans 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 workThe 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 benefitsThe 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 workersThe move follows years of debate over whether department leaders are doing enough to root out problematic staffers3 weeks ago
Spending plan for vets programs gets Senate support, but fights loomThe $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 vetsThe 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 partnershipFord 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 VAThe medical procedures have been mired in bureaucratic delays since June 2021.3 weeks ago
Stepping into civilian shoes: What to keep in mind while transitioningThe 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.3 weeks ago