Latest "Va motto" stories

VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language

The new statement will note VA's goal is "to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Despite promises of inclusivity, VA motto remains focused on men

Efforts to update the VA motto to gender-neutral wording have stalled over the past year.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Plan to change VA motto to include women draws Republican support

Department leaders have brushed off the effort as political correctness run amok, saying that changing Lincoln’s words would amount to revising history.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VA to engrave controversial motto in bronze at all department cemeteries

Department leaders have resisted calls to make the motto more inclusive for women veterans.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

As more female vets head to Congress, there’s a new push to change VA’s male-focused motto

Critics argue that the current department motto ignores the contributions of women in the military.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA unfazed by criticism of ‘sexist’ motto

IAVA officials say the current department motto ignores women veterans and needs to be updated.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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