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Advocates reach deal with DOD on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dismissals

The new deal could help tens of thousands of veterans previously kicked out of the ranks under the military's former 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.

Some vets get 12 extra months of college benefits under new VA rules

Veterans Affairs officials are updating their GI Bill eligibility rules in response to a Supreme Court ruling last spring.

Tricare West beneficiaries granted more time for payment updates

Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region have more time to set up recurring payments with the new regional contractor.

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."

Congress finalizes sweeping bill to help veteran caregivers

The measure to expand assistance for veteran caregivers easily passed both the House and Senate, and now heads to the White House to become law.

Another commissary closure leaves customers seeking answers

For months, customers at the Forest Glen Annex commissary in Silver Spring, Maryland, have asked: When will our commissary reopen?

VA sees rise in military sexual trauma claims, thanks to outreach work

Officials saw an 18% rise in MST-related requests last year after targeted efforts to encourage filing and reform the claims process.

Army to cut credentialing benefit, drop officers from program

The cap for credentialing reimbursements through the Army program will drop from $4,000 to $2,000 in coming months.

Analysis shows troops financially stronger in 2023 than pre-pandemic

The USAA analysis found that surveyed troops' bank accounts also showed signs of the effects of inflation.

Opinion

National Guard troops deserve equal GI Bill eligibility

It's time for the next administration to expand GI Bill eligibility for National Guard troops, Daniel Elkins argues in this op-ed.