Military & Veterans News

Military & Veterans News Department of Defense Announces U.S. Team for 2020 Invictus Games The Department of Defense announced today the names of the 65 competitors who will compete on the U.S. team at the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, May 9-16, 2020.

Military & Veterans News DOD Launches Talent Exchange Pilot Program to Strengthen the Acquisition Workforce This week the United States Department of Defense (DOD) launched the Defense-Industry Talent Exchange Pilot Program. This acquisition-focused pilot program will enable 13 DOD and private sector participants to gain a better understanding of each other’s business operations, and share innovative best practices. 

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Formation of New Veterans’ Family, Caregiver, and Survivor Advisory Committee; Names Senator Elizabeth Dole Chair Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the formation of the Veterans’ Family, Caregiver, and Survivor Federal Advisory Committee as part of VA Secretary David Shulkin’s commitment to supporting our nation’s Veterans and those who care for them.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Esteemed Americans come together to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is commemorating the 35th anniversary of The Wall in 2017 and an esteemed group of Americans, led by The Honorable Chuck Hagel, 24th Secretary of Defense and Vietnam veteran, have come together to form the 35th Anniversary of The Wall committee to help commemorate this milestone. VVMF will host a series of events in Washington, D.C. in the week leading up to Veterans Day in November to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of those who served in Vietnam and their families.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: VA Selects Providers for Dental Insurance Program The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has selected Delta Dental of California and MetLife to once again offer private dental insurance plans as part of the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP).

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: VA Releases Veteran Suicide Statistics by State Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released findings from its analysis of Veteran suicide data for 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: VA to Increase Access to Safe and Effective Lung Screening Programs WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a new partnership to increase access to lung screening for Veterans.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: Veterans Advantage and JetBlue Expand Military Discount Partnership for U.S. Veterans, Active Duty Military & Families NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Advantage and JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced an expansion of its partnership to include two free bags on discounted bookings made by Veterans Advantage members using their VetRewards Card.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: VA to Revise State Veteran Home Construction Regulations WASHINGTON –Today, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin announced that VA plans to propose changes to regulations for its State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program to make it easier to for States to receive VA funding to construct Veterans homes in rural areas.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: JetBlue Doubles Number of Daily Flights in Atlanta with New Nonstop Service to Three Focus Cities NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced the start date for service between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and three more of the airline’s focus cities.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: Statement by VA Secretary David J. Shulkin - Passage of the Forever GI Bill Congress has spoken with a strong voice in support of our Veterans this afternoon.  The Forever GI Bill expands the success our Veterans have had with the GI Bill providing opportunities that otherwise would not be possible. 

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: VA Caregiver Support Program Resumes Full Operations WASHINGTON – Today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is resuming full operations of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The resumption follows an April 17 decision to temporarily suspend certain clinical revocations from the program to conduct a strategic review aimed at strengthening the program.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: House Passes Four Veterans Bills Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member Tim Walz (D-Minn.) released the following statement after the House passed four bills to expand access to quality care and instill further accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) :

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: Select Empire Service Trains to Operate to/from Grand Central Terminal during Infrastructure Renewal Period WASHINGTON – As part of the modified Amtrak service during infrastructure renewal work, select Empire Service trains will operate to/from Grand Central Terminal. In coordination with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), three roundtrip Empire Service trains (six total trains) will operate between Albany-Rensselaer and Grand Central Terminal during the renewal work period, from July 10 – Sept. 1.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: VA Secretary Formalizes Expansion of Emergency Mental Health Care to Former Service Members With Other-Than-Honorable Discharges WASHINGTON — Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today released finalized plans that lay the framework for providing emergency mental health coverage to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges. 

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: Roe Statement on President Signing VA Accountability Bill into Law Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law:

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: DoD Launches Online Learning Program to Help Military Survivors of Sexual Assault Today, the Department of Defense launched an online and mobile educational program to help individuals begin to recover, heal, and build resiliency after a sexual assault. 

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: VA Launches Physician Ambassador Program: Department partners with volunteer medical professionals to improve care WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it has launched the Physician Ambassador Program, an effort to recruit volunteer medical providers, at the more than 1,700 VA health-care facilities across the nation.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: New VA Online Tool Helps Veterans Learn About and Compare Effective PTSD Treatments WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new online tool this week that will help Veterans compare various treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: Secretary Shulkin Delivers His First ‘State of the VA’ Address WASHINGTON — Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin delivered his first “State of the VA” address today, highlighting the activity and direction of the agency since his appointment in February. In his address, Secretary Shulkin stated that he wanted to update Veterans on the progress the agency is making while also acknowledging the shortcomings that the VA has identified and will address in the upcoming months.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: VA Hosts Annual Brain Trust Event in Boston BOSTON — Designed to promote forward-thinking dialogue and innovative collaboration among private industry as well as national professional sports organizations around the issue of brain health, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting its second annual Brain Trust: Pathways to InnoVAtion summit, which kicked off today at Harvard University.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: Senators Introduce Bill to Increase Accountability at VA WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., ranking member of the committee, today introduced the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that would reform the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by allowing the secretary to dismiss bad employees and ensure appropriate due process protections for whistleblowers.

Military & Veterans News Benefit News: JetBlue Boosts Focus City Flights in Boston and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced a series of expanded and new nonstop routes in its Boston and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood focus cities as the airline continues to grow its presence in the northeast and in south Florida. JetBlue is the largest airline in both cities and today’s announcement further reaffirms the airline’s commitment to offer the most and best service in Boston and Fort Lauderdale.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Department of Defense Announces Invictus Games 2017 Team Members The Department of Defense announced today the names of the 90 athletes who will compete on the United States team at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 23-30.