As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trustVA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.25 hours ago
VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictionsDepartment leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.2 days ago
Pentagon & CongressWomen in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for changeAustin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.
Lawmakers advance plans to boost veteran caregiver support Bipartisan legislation passed by the House would improve at-home care options for ailing vets and mandate protections for community care programs.3 days ago
Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins as next VA secretaryCollins served as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve and deployed to Iraq in 2008.8 days ago
Military suicides rose in 2023, continuing a troubling trendOfficials said that the suicide rate among troops has increased steadily over the last decade.8 days ago
Could Trump drop the VA and DOD abortion access policies right away? Advocates say undoing the military's abortion policy may be easier than ending VA rules.9 days ago
Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense SecretaryHegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.10 days ago
VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services The move is part of broader department efforts to expand telehealth options for patients.10 days ago
Lawmakers want VA to better secure records after campaign violationsJustice Department officials are reivewing whether VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates.10 days ago
Homelessness among veterans drops to record low levelsJust under 33,000 veterans were without stable housing across America in January.11 days ago
Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members everAt least eight women with military backgrounds will serve in the House and Senate in 2025.14 days ago
Former VA physician found guilty of sexually assaulting a patient The doctor was accused of assualting multiple patients during routine exams in 2019 and 2020.2 weeks ago
Senate VA committee chairman Tester loses to Navy vet challengerTim Sheehy's win coupled with other GOP victories will give Republicans control of the Senate next year.2 weeks ago
Best for Vets: Hiring veterans on the other side of the worldMilitary Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top veteran-friendly employers.3 weeks ago
Best for Vets: Colleges work to build community for military studentsMilitary Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top-100 veteran-friendly colleges and universities.3 weeks ago
Lawmakers accuse VA leaders of exaggerating budget shortfallCongress approved $3 billion in emergency VA funding in September, but officials now say they did not need the money to cover immediate bills.3 weeks ago
Army ordered to release records on Trump’s Arlington cemetery visitService officials must this week make public their records on the former president's controversial visit to Arlington Cemetery in August.4 weeks ago
VP Harris backs plan to provide medical care for military PFAS victimsThe move is part of a broader effort to better recognize and address toxic exposure issues among troops and veterans.4 weeks ago