Military recruiting off to ‘strong start’ for fiscal 2026, DOD saysOverall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.By Karen Jowers9 days ago
VA to reorganize community care contracts, reducing regions to 2The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to realign its community care network, reducing the number of regions from five to two.By Patricia Kime2 weeks ago
Lawmakers move to further restrict cellphones in DOD schoolsOverall, cellphone use is not a systemic issue, says DODEA.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
VA told companies they may be breaking law. Most are still in businessVA has told nearly 40 companies to stop charging veterans for assisting with disability benefits claims. The firms insist veterans want their help.By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse4 weeks ago
GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusalThousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.By Cristina Stassis6 weeks ago
Airman killed Army veteran who attempted to stop dispute, police sayAn Iraq War veteran was killed Wednesday morning while attempting to intervene in an alleged domestic dispute involving an active-duty airman.By J.D. Simkins7 weeks ago