Landmark Bill Would Designate 12 Illnesses as Connected to Burn Pits The legislation would accelerate sick veterans' access to disability benefits.
Here Are the 2 Veteran-Supporting Bills President Trump Just Signed into Law The bills broaden options for troubled vets in the legal system and expand a home renovations grants program.
Plan Would Improve Testing and Treatment of Vets Exposed to Burn Pits, Other Toxins The proposed legislation would establish a commission to research the health effects of battlefield environmental pollutants.
Bill to Make VA Motto Gender-Neutral Unanimously Approved by Committee Another bill would expand VA home loan eligibility for activated National Guard and Reserve members.
House Bill Earmarks $1M to Rename Army Bases Honoring Confederate Leaders Secretary Ryan McCarthy said in early June that he was open to consider renaming the installations.
Amendment Aims to Overturn Ban on Transgender Military Service Two senators have offered an amendment aimed at lifting the military's ban on transgender service.
Bills Would Ban Sale of Military Weapons to Police, Bar Deployment of Troops to Protests Future amendments to the NDAA could put a stop to what some have called the militarization of police forces.
Some Top Generals May Stay Longer in Their Jobs Amid National Emergency Lawmakers have given President Donald Trump the authority to keep top brass in their roles longer.
Honorary Promotions Authorized for Tuskegee Airman, Doolittle Raider Two distinguished veteran aviators are about to receive honorary promotions thanks to recent legislation.
'Bad Paper' Discharges Would Get Final Pentagon Review in Defense Bill A defense bill would allow for a final review of upgrades of "bad paper" discharges.
Military Academies Quashed Army-Navy Game Advertisement Featuring Marine Recommended for Medal of Honor The ad, which lauded the life and bravery of retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr., was sponsored by a group that has backed...
After Supreme Court Victory, Some Veterans to Receive Additional Months of GI Bill Eligibility The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the change in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision in April favoring a...
Surge of Female Enlistments Helped Drive Army Success in Reaching 2024 Recruiting Goal Nearly 10,000 women signed up for active duty in 2024, an 18% jump from the previous year, while male recruitment increased...
Several Types of Cancer Now Eligible for Expedited Veterans Affairs Claims The department has added several blood and urinary tract cancers to the list of diseases considered to be related to service...
2 Military Planes Are Fighting LA's Fires, But Navy Helicopters and Marines Are Still Awaiting Orders The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now flying over...