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VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two years
The Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.
Case of 76 in veterans home who died of COVID lands in court
Prosecutors say the decision to cram residents who were positive for the coronavirus into the same unit as those with no symptoms was negligent.
Spec ops continued despite COVID-19; Airman of the Year 2021 devised a way to keep aircrew virus-free
Last year put Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Mayo's two decades of experience to the test, with missions that didn’t stop for the pandemic.
Vets groups plead for more action from White House on Afghanistan evacuations
A coalition of 45 groups working on evacuation issues has asked for a meeting with senior administration staff to see what more can be done to save the lives of Afghans in danger.
Five troops, including first Marine, dead from COVID-19 during pandemic’s deadliest week
The COVID-19 mortality rate for troops has grown 25 times in the past few months.
More than 47,000 troops, vets will see federal student loan fees waived
Department of Education officials will automatically grant financial relief to individuals who previously had to apply for the benefit.
Lawmakers beg White House for better security plans for Afghan evacuees
Many fear the already chaotic situation could get worse if U.S officials don't improve communication and screening processes.
Veterans who once sought ‘hearts and minds’ in Afghanistan must now mend their own
Though such a reversal of fortune may have been predicted in the wake of the total withdrawal of U.S. troops, few anticipated the speed of the Taliban’s route.
By Jon Simkins
SECVA: Vaccines are the only way to ‘return to normal life’
More than 500 VA patients have died from COVID-related illnesses since the start of August.
Cost of caring for Iraq, Afghanistan vets could top $2.5 trillion: report
The new potential cost for post-war veterans care is about $1 trillion above previous estimates.
Walking stick company provides a leg up for veterans
A little trip down river launched a business that employs veterans.
By Caitlin O'Brien