Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon
VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.
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Pentagon leaders head to Germany for talks on Ukraine military aid
Top U.S. military leaders will be in Germany to discuss Ukraine’s wartime needs as Russia has conducted one of its deadliest airstrikes.
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills
Labor Department officials have seen a sizable number of older veterans seeking out help with their midcareer job searches.
Army blasts Trump trip to Arlington cemetery for violating decorum
Service officials said a cemetery staffer was shoved by Trump campaign staff during the former president's visit on Monday.
Price tag for VA’s new GI Bill online platform has jumped nearly $500M
VA officials said the original $453 million contract for the work has now been updated 25 times. The new price tag for the project is $932 million.
Biden pushed forward with Gaza pier despite warnings, watchdog says
A government watchdog says President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary Gaza aid pier over warnings about its feasibility.
Legion officials jab Harris, Trump for skipping veterans conventions
Legion officials said they invited both Harris and Trump to resume the tradition this year, but were rebuffed.
Trump campaign denies fighting with Arlington National Cemetery staff
NPR reported that a cemetery official tried to prevent Trump staffers from filming in Section 60, but the individual was verbally abused and shoved aside.
Combat tours don’t cause permanent readjustment issues for vets: Study
A 20-year study of more than 2,000 Swedish service members found no long-term obstacles to them finding work and succeeding after serving in war zones.
Trump promises to launch Space National Guard if elected
The Republican nominee for president said he will push for a dedicated National Guard branch for space missions if he is re-elected.
US to send $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, officials say
The anticipated aid comes as Washington works to get a better understanding of Kyiv’s incursion into Russia and how it advances broader battlefield goals.
GOP vets in Congress attack VP nominee Walz over his military record
Fifty Republican lawmakers with military experience criticized Walz over his public comments on his own time in the ranks.
Trump clarifies Medal of Honor comments, calls it the ‘ultimate’ honor
The former president caused controversy with remarks last week saying a civilian medal was a better honor than the military award.
Vets’ PACT Act claims continue to rise, two years after law’s passage
More than 1 million disability claims related to military toxic exposure have been approved in the first two years of the veterans benefits legislation.
Vets may see only a small cost-of-living boost in benefits next year
An outside watchdog estimates the benefits adjustment will be less than 3% in 2025.
Military sexual assault rate higher than DOD estimates, report finds
During the war in Afghanistan, 24% of active duty women and 1.9% of active duty men experienced sexual assault, the report found.
