Latest ""

Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close calls

The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.

By Tara Copp, AP

4 days ago

Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel.

By Leo Shane III

7 days ago

Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide prevention

Defense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

10 days ago

Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacancies

VA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight

Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sites

The decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Load More