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How far will DOD take privatization on military bases?

New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.

By Karen Jowers

4 weeks ago

Trump berates Ukrainian president, says he’s ‘not ready for peace’

The U.S. president appeared to pull all support for Ukraine in its fight with Russia after an argumentative meeting in the Oval Office on Friday.

By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III

2 months ago

VFW condemns federal layoffs as ‘indiscriminately harming’ veterans

Veterans accounted for 30% of the federal workforce in 2021. "These veterans are now being told their skills are no longer useful," the VFW commander said.

By Nikki Wentling

2 months ago

Opinion

America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits

In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."

By Al Lipphardt

5 months ago

Plan would cover all health care costs for thousands of vets overseas

Providing more health care coverage for disabled veterans living abroad could be a major focus of the next session of Congress.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Ex-sheriff’s deputy charged in fatal shooting of Florida airman

A Florida Panhandle sheriff’s deputy is facing a charge of manslaughter with a firearm in the fatal shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.

9 months ago