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Military & Veterans News A Win for Veterans: 176 VA Health Programs Ace National Quality Tests The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on April 22nd that every one of its programs evaluated by the Joint Commission in 2025 has received full accreditation. The Joint Commission, recognized as the nation’s leading independent health care accrediting body, reviewed 176 separate VA programs across hospitals, behavioral health centers, home care facilities, and ambulatory clinics.

Military & Veterans News Efficiency Overhaul: VA Reports Record Speeds in Benefits Delivery The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant acceleration in the processing of disability, pension, and survivor claims, reporting that wait times have dropped nearly in half over the past year. By leveraging targeted overtime and a veteran-heavy workforce, the department has reached its highest accuracy levels in two years while clearing historic hurdles in the benefits backlog.

Military & Veterans News $112M Expansion for Veteran Suicide Prevention | WeSalute Military In a massive expansion of its mental health safety net, the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced $112 million in new grant funding to bolster community-led suicide prevention programs. The initiative aims to reach veterans where they live, especially those who are not currently enrolled in VA health care.

Military & Veterans News VA Claims Backlog Hits Historic Five-Year Low In a landmark achievement for veteran services, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced on February 23 that the disability and pension benefits backlog has officially dropped below the 100,000 mark. This is the first time the inventory has reached this level since May 2020.

Military & Veterans News VA Streamlines Benefits for Military Families The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized a new regulatory change designed to eliminate the "red tape" traditionally associated with survivors' benefits. Effective February 23, 2026, the VA will now fast-track payments to eligible families by automatically awarding the highest available benefit without the need for separate, lengthy claim developments.

Military & Veterans News Excellence in Care: Seven VA Centers Honored for Prioritizing Doctor Well-Being In a national push to prioritize the mental health of those who care for our nation’s heroes, the American Medical Association (AMA) has spotlighted seven Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for their success in tackling physician burnout.

Military & Veterans News VA Hospitals Receive Top Marks in National Quality Report The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on August 29th that a significant majority of its hospitals have earned high marks in the latest hospital quality ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). According to the 2025 report, more than three-fourths of VA hospitals evaluated received a four or five-star rating, with a five-star rating being the highest possible score.

Military & Veterans News VA Delivers Stability to Long-Serving Caregivers and Veterans Through 2028 For thousands of families who have dedicated years to caring for their veterans, a significant burden has been lifted. On July 18th, The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced an extension of its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), ensuring continued support for "legacy" veterans and their caregivers well into 2028.

Military & Veterans News Safeguarding Our Heroes: A Focus on Military Consumer Month July marks Military Consumer Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting and strengthening the consumer protections available to our nation's service members and their families. While all consumers face risks in the marketplace, military families unfortunately bear a disproportionate burden when it comes to being targeted by scams, fraud, and identity theft. Their unique circumstances often create vulnerabilities that predatory individuals and organizations are quick to exploit.

Military & Veterans News A Comprehensive Guide to the GI Bill for the Military Community For anyone who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. military, the GI Bill is a truly life-changing benefit. It offers incredible financial support for education and career growth, from college degrees to specialized training. This program can open up a world of new possibilities. This article will explain what the GI Bill is, how it works, and important recent changes that could boost your educational journey even further.

Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Double the Celebration: Honoring Our Army and Our Flag on June 14th! Next Saturday, June 14th, is a date of profound significance in American history, as we have the unique opportunity to celebrate two cornerstone elements of our nation's identity: the U.S. Army Birthday and Flag Day. While often celebrated separately, their shared date serves as a powerful reminder of the intertwined history and enduring principles that define us.

Military & Veterans News Veterans Buried Overseas Will Be Further Honored by VA's Expanded Online Memorial Now totaling over 10 million individual pages, the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website, the nation's largest online memorial, recently underwent a significant expansion. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on May 6th the addition of 210,000 new pages specifically honoring American veterans laid to rest and memorialized in overseas cemeteries and memorials managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC).

Military & Veterans News VA Launches Search for New Health and Benefits Chiefs Amidst Reform Push The Department of Veterans Affairs announced April 14th the formation of commissions tasked with identifying candidates to lead both the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., is set to lead both panels.

Military & Veterans News VA Accelerates Electronic Health Record Rollout, 13 Facilities to Go Live in 2026 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major acceleration of its Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization project, with 13 medical facilities set to go live with the Federal EHR system in 2026. This expansion follows significant improvements to the EHR system, leading to increased veteran trust and system performance at existing sites.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Honoring Our Heroes: Vietnam Veterans Day 2025 Tomorrow, March 29th, 2025, our nation comes together to observe Vietnam Veterans Day. This important day serves as a dedicated moment to recognize the unwavering service and sacrifice of the 2.8 million American men and women who served in the Vietnam War.

Military & Veterans News Unlock Savings and Convenience: Our 13-Year Partnership with CVS For over 13 years, WeSalute has been proud to partner with CVS, bringing our members exceptional value on everything from essential healthcare items to everyday household necessities. This long-standing relationship has been built on a shared commitment to providing accessible and affordable solutions for your well-being and home.

Military & Veterans News VA expands access to Veterans Legacy Memorial, allowing Veterans to chronicle their life story Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) — the nation’s largest digital platform dedicated to the memory of Veterans and service members — to allow Veterans to tell their own story before they pass away. The new “Your Story, Your Legacy” feature will allow Veterans who have been approved for VA’s pre-need eligibility determination for burial in a VA national cemetery to log in to a secure website where they can privately submit images, autobiographies, military and life milestones, and historical documents.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: A Salute to the Navajo Code Talkers: Honoring a Legacy This Thanksgiving Day Weekend, we remember and honor the incredible legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers. These brave men, who used their native language to create an unbreakable code during World War II, played a pivotal role in securing victory for the Allied forces.

Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Looking Forward to November and Veterans Day 2024 It's hard to believe November is now upon us! As many of you know, this month holds special significance for our WeSalute members, National Military & Veteran Families Month, highlighted by Veterans Day on November 11th.  We're excited to dedicate the entire month to honoring those who have served our country.

Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Recognizing the 249 Years of Valor and Excellence of the United States Navy This week we mark a momentous occasion in American history as we celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States Navy. On October 13th, 1775, just a few months after the U.S. Army was born, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of our second military branch - a naval force, laying the foundation for what would become the most powerful navy in the world.

Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Remembering 9/11: How WeSalute Honored All Those Who Served Over The Last 23 Years Next Wednesday, September 11, is the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on U.S. soil. Remembrances will be happening at all the sites, New York City, Washington, DC, and western Pennsylvania.

Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: In Memoriam: Paul W. “Bud” Bucha The team here at WeSalute is joining millions of active duty military, veterans, and their families to mourn the passing of Paul W. Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient and a founding member of our WeSalute Board of Advisors, who died last week at age 80. Over the last 25 years, he was a tireless supporter of our mission at WeSalute, formerly known as Veterans Advantage.

Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Hire a Veteran - Always! July 25th was National Hire a Veteran Day, but with our WeSalute Jobs & Career Network, you can do that every day! Whether you’re a vet-friendly employer or a veteran looking for a career shift, we provide the employment tools you need to take the next step. This service is underwritten by WeSalute, and is free to veterans and employers. Over 1,000 employers have posted jobs in our network, and veterans have provided tens of thousands of resumes.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: Servicemembers and Their Families On Display at the Paris Olympic & Paralympic Games The 2024 Paris Olympics are gearing up as we enter July, and several Team USA athletes are also united in their military service to our nation. As they train this week to compete on the world stage in France July 26-August 11, many eyes are also on the most noteworthy military family member, and 4-time Olympic gold medalist, Simone Biles.