WWI Museum resurrects Great War participants in new high-tech exhibit
“Stations” boast recreated virtual scenes from WWI replete with interactive soundscape tech found in just one other U.S. location — the Las Vegas Sphere.
Pentagon & Congress
House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight
Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.
Dishonorable discharges for vaccine refusal would be blocked under congressional proposal
The plan is included in the House Armed Services Committee's version of the annual defense authorization bill.
Generous Americans ‘clogging’ military mail network with donations for Afghan evacuees at Al Udeid
Donate elsewhere to help other Afghan evacuees, as this base has plenty.
Biden defends Afghanistan exit: ‘We’ve been a nation too long at war’
On the first day in nearly 20 years without U.S. troops on Afghanistan soil, the president said he beleives his decision to leave the country saved American lives.
More vets reaching out for crisis line help amid Afghanistan collapse
VA staffers said they're encouraged by the increased outreach, and not fearful that it means a sudden increase in mental health challenges.
VA eyes more focused employment help with future education, benefits efforts
The popularity of short-term, focused job training efforts are making officials reconsider ways to improve other veterans benefits programs.
Biden paying respects to 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan
The 13 fallen troops ranged in age from 20 to 31, and came from California and Massachusetts and states in between.
Coronavirus resurgence could cause major problems for GI Bill users next spring
VA leaders are warning they need congressional help to keep housing stipends moving if students are forced back into online-only classes.
Hundreds of Americans still awaiting evacuation from Afghanistan: State Dept
About 4,500 U.S. citizens are among the 82,000 individuals transported out of the country since Aug. 14.
Case of 76 in veterans home who died of COVID lands in court
Prosecutors say the decision to cram residents who were positive for the coronavirus into the same unit as those with no symptoms was negligent.
