Marines draw new policy line: ‘We will not separate families’Marine Corps officials are getting more explicit about a policy that inspired the creation of a coordinator role for dual-military married couples.By Hope Hodge Seck3 hours ago
This week in Congress: Lawmakers rush to pass VA funding Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 16, 2024.By Leo Shane III19 hours ago
OpinionImproving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari4 months ago
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fallThe high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable statusVeterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile communityThe Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown5 months ago
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limitsThe Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilianReapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.By Connie Mabin5 months ago
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plansThe Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.By Stephen Losey6 months ago
VA sets new goal of housing 41,000 veterans in 2024Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year.By Leo Shane III6 months ago