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Veteran suicides decreased 7 percent in 2019 to lowest level in 12 years
About 17 veterans a day died by suicide in 2019, the latest year for which data was available.
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Blue Water Vietnam veterans are getting benefits payouts, but not always the right amount
A VA watchdog found an estimated $37 million in overpayments and underpayments connected to the cases.
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State Department vows to improve visa process for Afghans, rescue those left behind
Thousands of Afghans who applied to the Special Immigrant Visa program may have been left behind in the frantic evacuation effort.
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Veterans unemployment well-below national levels, matches pre-pandemic levels
The 3.6 percent unemployment rate for veteran job seekers was the lowest mark in 18 months.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Veteran suicides decreased 7 percent in 2019 to lowest level in 12 years
About 17 veterans a day died by suicide in 2019, the latest year for which data was available.
-
Blue Water Vietnam veterans are getting benefits payouts, but not always the right amount
A VA watchdog found an estimated $37 million in overpayments and underpayments connected to the cases.
-
State Department vows to improve visa process for Afghans, rescue those left behind
Thousands of Afghans who applied to the Special Immigrant Visa program may have been left behind in the frantic evacuation effort.
-
Veterans unemployment well-below national levels, matches pre-pandemic levels
The 3.6 percent unemployment rate for veteran job seekers was the lowest mark in 18 months.
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Change of Mission: Understanding your VA benefits at separation
Know your VA benefits.
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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.
-
Veteran suicides decreased 7 percent in 2019 to lowest level in 12 years
About 17 veterans a day died by suicide in 2019, the latest year for which data was available.
-
Blue Water Vietnam veterans are getting benefits payouts, but not always the right amount
A VA watchdog found an estimated $37 million in overpayments and underpayments connected to the cases.
-
State Department vows to improve visa process for Afghans, rescue those left behind
Thousands of Afghans who applied to the Special Immigrant Visa program may have been left behind in the frantic evacuation effort.
-
Veterans unemployment well-below national levels, matches pre-pandemic levels
The 3.6 percent unemployment rate for veteran job seekers was the lowest mark in 18 months.
-
Change of Mission: Understanding your VA benefits at separation
Know your VA benefits.
-
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.














