


Dems blast Trump’s pick for military personnel policy as too combative
Nominee Anthony Tata offered a partial apology for past comments attacking Democrats and Trump critics as traitors.

Veterans
VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits
Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran's death.

From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.

Fort Campbell soldier accused of cyberstalking, threatening judges
Two judges told the FBI they feared for their lives after the soldier posted a threat to Facebook on Oct. 26.

Hundreds more airmen to receive medals for roles in Kabul evacuation
The announcement marks the largest batch of awards to date for the airmen who participated in Operation Allies Refuge.
McDonough wants VA to reach ‘every veteran in the country’
Veterans Affairs officials reached more veterans last year than ever before, but the department's leader said there is still more work to be done.
Nearly 450,000 staff and growing — just how large will VA get?
In an interview with Military Times, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said he still thinks his department needs to hire more staffers.

Latino vets more likely to reach economic milestones than peers
Latinos who served in the military achieved higher homeownership rates and income, a study found.

New editors named at Military Times and service branch publications
Three new editors will lead Military Times and its service branch publications.

Advocates push Supreme Court to expand veterans education benefits
A decision on the case could impact as many as 1.7 million veterans.

Psychedelics may soon be available — sort of — to treat vets with PTSD
In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designated MDMA as a “breakthrough therapy” for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
