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."
By Al Lipphardt
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Air Force expands waivers for recruits with asthma, food allergies
The waivers are part of an effort to boost recruitment numbers after the service failed to meet its recruiting goals in 2023.
By Riley Ceder
Military families file federal claims in Hawaii water crisis
Families allege they were denied "even the most basic standard of care" at military medical facilities.
By Karen Jowers
No GI Bill COVID emergency protection past this summer, VA says
As college campuses return to normal operations, department officials are planning to let GI Bill protections expire in June.
Military families’ at-home COVID tests should be covered, too, lawmakers say
Military families with youngsters in child care are among those paying out-of-pocket for frequent at-home tests.
By Karen Jowers
Honor Foundation helps SOF veterans land on their feet
The Honor Foundation is running a two-day seminar for SOF servicemembers as they prepare to navigate leaving the military.
Army accidentally reveals possible ACFT changes
The leaked information was "pre-decisional," according to an Army spokesperson.
By Davis Winkie
Sailors and Marines with PTSD or other trauma to have their discharge upgrade cases reexamined
A court settlement requires the Navy to automatically review the cases of discharged sailors and Marines who received other than honorable or general characterizations of service due to behavior connected to conditions like PTSD.
By Diana Stancy
Military tenants were promised a database for housing complaints. They’re still waiting.
No DoD complaint database yet; and five installations don't have the complete tenant bill of rights.
By Karen Jowers
Texas Guardsmen on border start unionizing to combat difficult conditions
The troops are organizing in response to a slew of problems with the state's border mission.
By Davis Winkie
Army 3-star suspended amid investigation into alleged toxic, racist work environment
Lt. Gen. Duane Gamble has been under investigation for allegedly "creating or fostering a counterproductive leadership environment," an Army spokesperson said.
By Davis Winkie