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VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accounts
The change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.
This for-profit college left one veteran with $101,000 in debt and a sketchy degree: testimony
Eric Luongo went to Capitol Hill to tell the story of how he believes DeVry University made him promises they couldn’t keep and left him with a useless degree and insurmountable loan debt.
By Joshua Axelrod
This vet launched grenades for the Army. Now she’s a model and beauty pageant queen.
Raquel Riley Thomas is an ex-Army captain who also happens to be a business owner, pageant queen, model and Instagram influencer.
By Joshua Axelrod
Tough but trendy: 5 tips for vets to up their style game
If you’re unsure how to combine both your military background and civilian style for fashion success, check out Raquel Riley Thomas’ advice on how to look your best.
By Joshua Axelrod
Defense officials received some weird gifts from foreign governments in 2017
America’s defense officials certainly got their fair share of extravagant and useful gifts from around the world, but some were just remarkably strange.
By Joshua Axelrod
George H.W. Bush, Bob Woodward among this year’s HillVets honorees
The annual HillVets list highlights active-duty personnel, veterans and military advocates who have proven themselves to be invaluable members of the military community.
By Joshua Axelrod
Bankrupt vets can lose their disability benefits. This new effort would protect them.
The HAVEN Act is trying to create immunity in bankruptcy cases for benefits provided by the VA and Department of Defense for disabled veterans or their surviving spouses.
By Joshua Axelrod
No GI Bill benefits? This state may cover your tuition anyway.
The tuition waiver covers veterans, their spouses and their children. But only one family member at a time can use the benefit, and the 150 credit hours must be divided up among family members.
By Joshua Axelrod
Trump administration to end major military exercises with South Korea: report
Opting to end these drills with South Korea is part of President Donald Trump’s plan to foster a more positive relationship with North Korea.
By Joshua Axelrod
5 soldiers awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing wounded comrades in a damaged aircraft
The five soldiers were able to get two wounded troops to safety despite taking small-arms fire.
By Joshua Axelrod
Vets groups vow to pressure Congress into following through on hard-won legislation
With the major battles over, these groups plan to dedicate themselves in 2019 to implementing these hard-fought bills and finding solutions for problems that have arisen with some of their provisions.
By Joshua Axelrod