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Veterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it

"We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.

By Barry Jesinoski

5 weeks ago

For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts

For most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.

By Elizabeth DePompei, DAV Magazine

7 weeks ago

How will Trump and Biden handle veterans issues? Here’s what they told us.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden answer questions from veterans organizations about policy issues affecting the veterans community.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA is poised to get its largest budget ever, but is it enough?

Advocates say the administration's plan for fiscal 2021 fall about $4 billion short of the needs of America's veterans.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Senate Dems blast OMB for delaying VA decision on new Agent Orange presumptives

Senate Veterans Affairs Committee members have written the Trump administration to press for a decision on proposed Agent Orange presumptive diseases.

By Patricia Kime

6 years ago

No delay for new veterans community care rules, despite concerns from advocates

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said the changes expanding private-sector care for vets will move ahead in June. Lawmakers still have doubts.

By Leo Shane III

7 years ago

‘I proudly served my country’: Do you know the Veteran’s Creed?

The eight-point mantra is designed to encourage veterans to continue serving their communities even after leaving the military.

By Leo Shane III

8 years ago

Veterans advocates honor fired VA secretary at private DC event

The event underscores a growing rift between some of the country's most prominent veterans advocates and the White House.

By Leo Shane III

8 years ago

2 women commanding vets’ groups say their historic roles haven’t meant big challenges

The leaders of Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion both say they haven't seen any particular problems due to their status as the first women to lead the groups.

By Leo Shane III

8 years ago

This week in Congress: State Department budget and veterans service organizations

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2018.

By Leo Shane III

8 years ago

Veterans advocates rally at US Capitol for expanded caregiver benefits

Veterans groups want caregivers from all eras to be eligible for stipends and other assistance, but the plan would cost billions in coming years.

By Leo Shane III

8 years ago

VA programs at the center of Congress' latest health care battle

A plan to change rules regarding veterans seeking community medical care at government expense could have a wide-reaching impact on the national health care debate.

By Leo Shane III

8 years ago

Latest ""

Opinion

Veterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it

"We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.

For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts

For most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.

How will Trump and Biden handle veterans issues? Here’s what they told us.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden answer questions from veterans organizations about policy issues affecting the veterans community.

VA is poised to get its largest budget ever, but is it enough?

Advocates say the administration's plan for fiscal 2021 fall about $4 billion short of the needs of America's veterans.

Senate Dems blast OMB for delaying VA decision on new Agent Orange presumptives

Senate Veterans Affairs Committee members have written the Trump administration to press for a decision on proposed Agent Orange presumptive diseases.

No delay for new veterans community care rules, despite concerns from advocates

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said the changes expanding private-sector care for vets will move ahead in June. Lawmakers still have doubts.

‘I proudly served my country’: Do you know the Veteran’s Creed?

The eight-point mantra is designed to encourage veterans to continue serving their communities even after leaving the military.

Veterans advocates honor fired VA secretary at private DC event

The event underscores a growing rift between some of the country's most prominent veterans advocates and the White House.

2 women commanding vets’ groups say their historic roles haven’t meant big challenges

The leaders of Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion both say they haven't seen any particular problems due to their status as the first women to lead the groups.

This week in Congress: State Department budget and veterans service organizations

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2018.

Veterans advocates rally at US Capitol for expanded caregiver benefits

Veterans groups want caregivers from all eras to be eligible for stipends and other assistance, but the plan would cost billions in coming years.

VA programs at the center of Congress' latest health care battle

A plan to change rules regarding veterans seeking community medical care at government expense could have a wide-reaching impact on the national health care debate.

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