


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.

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.

$100M pledge to vets group is money ‘owed’ to them, Newmark says
Craig Newmark hopes his generosity will draw more attention to the challenges facing troops and their families.

Defense bill work ramps up, but Senate keeps debate out of public view
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 19, 2023.

How to support your spouse during your shift to civilian life
The bottom line is your spouse needs all the same information you do.

All Veterans Affairs police to get body cameras by the end of 2023
Dashboard cameras in cars will also record officers interactions with visitors to VA property.

A new home base: How to choose a post-military destination
The whole idea is to have a support system in place and make your transition to civilian life a simple as possible.

GOP budget bill would ban abortions, transgender services at VA
The $320 billion spending plan includes numerous provisions Democrats decried as political attacks on veterans.

House lawmakers back plans for biggest military pay raise in 22 years
Troops would get a 5.2% boost in basic pay under a plan unveiled Monday.

Entrepreneurship for vets can look many ways – here’s what to consider
The important thing to remember when starting your first business as a newly-separated veteran is to not fear taking risks.

Congress’ critical annual defense policy work kicks off this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 12, 2023.
