Senate Poised to Deliver Gigantic Bill Covering 11 Military Toxic Exposure Illnesses The True Cost of War Recognition Act will be the culmination of a year's worth of bills proposed in the Senate.
Mammoth Toxic Exposure Push Could Be Biggest Congressional Health Care Effort in Years Rep. Mark Takano is moving to open up care and disability to a half-century worth of veterans sickened by toxic exposure.
Proposed Law Would Make It Easier for Vets to Get Private-Sector Care on VA's Dime The Veterans Health Care Freedom Act would largely take the VA out of the community care process.
Advocates for Veterans Sickened by Burn Pits Are Taking Their Biggest Stand Yet on Capitol Hill The VA estimates 3.5 million veterans were exposed to toxic burn pits, yet 75% are denied health care and disability...
New Book on Navy Reading List Prompts Senator to Introduce Bill Banning Racial Bias Training Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has introduced a bill aiming to squash racial bias training in the military.
Bill Would Dramatically Expand Retirement Benefits for 42,000 Veterans Under current law, an estimated 42,000 retirees are ineligible for concurrent benefits.
Defense Bill Moving Forward With Measure to Scrub Confederate Names from Bases The final NDAA includes a proposal by Sen. Warren that would rename bases s honoring Confederates within three years.
Bill Would Clear the Way for Army Legend Alwyn Cashe to Receive Medal of Honor A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would clear away the remaining legal hurdles.
'Enough Is Enough:' Lawmakers Push for Drastic Changes After Vanessa Guillen Murder Reps. Jackie Speier and Markwayne Mullin held a press conference on Capitol Hill to introduce the "I am Vanessa Guillen Act."
Veteran Suicide Prevention Bills Will Move Forward After Committees Reach Compromise A compromise will allow the VA to provide grants to nonprofits for mental health programs.
VA Serial Killer Case Should Get the Attention of All Hospitals, Inspector General Says The VA OIG found that the staff failed to properly vet Mays before hiring her, and neglected to follow up on her previous...
The Army Is Ditching All of Its Stryker Mobile Gun Systems The Army announced Wednesday that it is planning to divest all of its Stryker Mobile Gun Systems by the end of fiscal 2022.
Whales Found Dead Under Australian Navy Ship in San Diego The Sydney has been holding joint exercises with the U.S. Navy in the area since early April.
Vets Group Celebrates New DC Motorcycle Ride Location After Pentagon Rejection The new organizers for a massive motorcycle ride through the nation's capital say it will now start at RFK Stadium.
Pilot Gets Airmanship Award for Crash-Landing A-10 After Gun Malfunction Capt. Taylor Bye leadership presented her with the Air Combat Command Airmanship Award for outstanding performance.
