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Veterans News: House Passes 14 Bills to Increase VA Healthcare & Benefits Outreach
In a sweeping bipartisan move, the House of Representatives has passed 14 veterans’ bills aimed at modernizing healthcare delivery, expanding benefits, and safeguarding the VA’s…
WaPo Targets Vets: From Heroes To Hustlers?
In the fog of the sixth day of a government shutdown, where VA claims processing grinds on 62,000 files weekly, The Washington Post drops an…
Every Step Counts: Trail of Hope 5K Raises Awareness for Veteran Mental Health
Laredo is stepping up. The Trail of Hope 5K Challenge: Remembering 17; Supporting the Many is a newly launched event that took place on September…
No VR&E Counselor, No Payments? How the VA Shutdown Impacts Veterans
The federal government shutdown has furloughed all Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) counselors nationwide. That means thousands of disabled veterans may face delays…
29 Million Homes Strong: VA Loan Program Continues to Empower Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced it has guaranteed its 29 millionth home loan since the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program was launched in…
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…