VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone
VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.
By Aliya Sternstein
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That’s not a real soldier: campaign warns troops, families of AI scams
Advocates are raising alarms about how easily criminals can fabricate faces and voices in their efforts to cheat veterans and active-duty troops.
Long-awaited report on veterans suicide calls for public awareness campaign, better research tools
The roadmap also calls for more community partnerships and broader discussion about safe storage of guns for veterans dealing with mental health problems.
In an era of fostering inclusivity, the Department of Veterans Affairs fails again
Gender-washing VA cemeteries only serves to keep the contributions of women service members invisible, says the author of this commentary.
By Tara Heidger
Make them pay: Jon Stewart wants ‘war profiteers’ to pay for burn pit exposures
A comedian, reporter, congressman, and senator advocate broader coverage for military veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during service.
By Todd South
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 22: Dr. Karin A. Orvis, director of the Pentagon’s Defense Suicide Prevention Office
Dr. Karin Orvis is the director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office and is responsible for policy, oversight, and advocacy of the U.S. Department of Defense suicide prevention programs.
As space concerns mount at Arlington National Cemetery, officials move to expand historic site
By taking over several roads south of the cemetery, site officials hope to be able to add 60,000 grave plots in coming years.
Bill would create commemorative coin in support of National WWII Memorial
A bill has been introduced to help fund maintenance, educational programs, and commemorations at the National World War II Memorial.
By Zach England
VA’s protective equipment supplies inadequate for second wave of coronavirus, officials warn
Department hospitals have a 30-day supply of PPE, but officials say six months would be needed for a surge in cases this fall.
Military commissaries seeing ‘strong sales’ with newly eligible disabled vets
In spite of hurdles, disabled veterans are using their new commissary benefit.
By Karen Jowers