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Coast Guard commandant fired after Trump returns to White House
Adm. Linda Fagan had served in the top Coast Guard role since June 2022 and was the first uniformed woman to lead a military branch.
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Key Senate confirmation moves follow Trump’s inauguration
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 20, 2025.
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Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Lawmakers again push to ease firing rules for misbehaving VA staff
Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump’s first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.
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The Taliban were so close he could hear them whisper. His next action saved lives.
Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor recipient from the War in Afghanistan, talks about how the ability to move forward in the face of fear is a staple of courage.
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Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services
Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.
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Watchdog rebukes VA over failure to refund $110M in medical fees
The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.
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Pentagon report backs quality-of-life tweaks, not major pay changes
The periodic review of military compensation called troops’ pay “strongly competitive” when compared to civilian wages.
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Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing
Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.
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Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI check
The confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.
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Coast Guard commandant fired after Trump returns to White House
Adm. Linda Fagan had served in the top Coast Guard role since June 2022 and was the first uniformed woman to lead a military branch.
-
Key Senate confirmation moves follow Trump’s inauguration
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 20, 2025.
-
Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
-
Lawmakers again push to ease firing rules for misbehaving VA staff
Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump’s first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.
-
The Taliban were so close he could hear them whisper. His next action saved lives.
Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor recipient from the War in Afghanistan, talks about how the ability to move forward in the face of fear is a staple of courage.
-
Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services
Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.
-
Watchdog rebukes VA over failure to refund $110M in medical fees
The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.
-
Pentagon report backs quality-of-life tweaks, not major pay changes
The periodic review of military compensation called troops’ pay “strongly competitive” when compared to civilian wages.
-
Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing
Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.
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Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI check
The confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.
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Coast Guard commandant fired after Trump returns to White House
Adm. Linda Fagan had served in the top Coast Guard role since June 2022 and was the first uniformed woman to lead a military branch.
-
Key Senate confirmation moves follow Trump’s inauguration
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 20, 2025.
-
Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
-
Lawmakers again push to ease firing rules for misbehaving VA staff
Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump’s first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.
-
The Taliban were so close he could hear them whisper. His next action saved lives.
Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor recipient from the War in Afghanistan, talks about how the ability to move forward in the face of fear is a staple of courage.
-
Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services
Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.
-
Watchdog rebukes VA over failure to refund $110M in medical fees
The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.
-
Pentagon report backs quality-of-life tweaks, not major pay changes
The periodic review of military compensation called troops’ pay “strongly competitive” when compared to civilian wages.
-
Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing
Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.
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Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI check
The confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.













