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Fewer Renewals, Less Red Tape: VA Streamlines Community Care
On August 4, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a major update that could make community care less of a hassle for tens of…
Defense Bill Boosts Pay, Troop Strength—Veterans Watch the Impact
The House recently passed its version of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), approving approximately $893 billion in defense policy expenditures. Key provisions…
Access Without Barriers: VA’s Telehealth Expansion Puts Veterans First
The VA’s telehealth game isn’t just growing — it’s transforming. According to a recent Military.com report, in fiscal year 2025 more than 2.1 million veterans…
Command Assessment Program Cancelled: Does Fairness Take a Hit?
Earlier this month, the U.S. Army officially cancelled its Command Assessment Program (CAP) — a promotion system introduced under former Secretary Christine Wormuth that used…
That’s Not a Real Soldier: AI Scams Targeting Veterans and Families
A new awareness campaign is raising alarms about how easily criminals can fabricate faces and voices to pose as military personnel — targeting veterans and…
Veteran Unemployment Holds at 3% While National Rate Climbs
The August 2025 jobs report delivered two competing narratives: a national economy showing signs of strain, and a veteran community that continues to hold the…
From Gridiron to Hero: Army Player and Dad Save Man in Fiery Crash
In a scene that unfolded like a Hollywood moment, Army football player and West Point cadet Larry Pickett Jr., along with his father, sprang into…
Military Lawyers Sworn In as Immigration Judges—Opportunity or Overreach?
In a bold move, the Pentagon authorized up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges under the Department of Justice. These assignments…
Medicaid on the Chopping Block—What It Means for Ohio Veterans
Ohio vets who rely on Medicaid for critical services could be in for rough times. Over the next ten years, federal Medicaid funding in Ohio…
New Mexican Border Defense Medal Sparks Questions of Honor and Identity
The Department of Defense has introduced a Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM) to recognize U.S. service members deployed to support Customs and Border Protection since…
Mind the Double-Dip: RAND Calls for Better Tracking in VA Health Care
84% Have Other Insurance: RAND Says VA Must Curb Duplicate Spending Veterans aren’t short on coverage — and that’s the problem. A new analysis from…
SNAP Work Rules Tighten: Millions of Veterans Could Lose Food Benefits
Under a sweeping 2025 federal law, “able-bodied” veterans — including those under 65 who aren’t disabled — will no longer be automatically exempt from SNAP…