Military & Veteran News

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: U.S. Military Assisting Earthquake Victims in Turkey & Syria I am proud to see our U.S. military once again assisting in the face of tragedy. With the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and tens of thousands already counted as dead, the U.S. military is routing substantial aid from United States European Command to the region.

WeSalute Awards TopVet: Chuck Scarborough Air Force Veteran Chuck Scarborough is one of the most experienced and successful journalists in the country. Over five decades, both in New York City and nationally, he's earned a total of 36 Emmys. Importantly, he credits his military service for the skills, education, and discipline to break into and achieve a remarkable career that continues today.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: "Chaos" by Gen. Raymond Bell The principal duty assignment described in my efficiency report dated 3 August 1969 read in part, “Operations Staff Officer, ACofS, J3.  Member, special planning group tasked to prepare long range plans for United States force reductions in Vietnam, residual force concepts and operations.”   The description frames my perspective of --- chaos.

WeSalute Awards HeroVet: Michael Abrams Back from Afghanistan and serving as an officer recruiter in New York City, life seemed full of promise for Marine Mike Abrams. Seated in a diner near New York University and wearing his Marine uniform, he encountered a fellow Marine, Gerry Byrne, who served in Vietnam.

Military & Veterans Life WeSalute Reviews Financial Protections against Scams As our country begins to consider the process of slowly reopening after the COVID-19 crisis, we at WeSalute know how important it is to continue to protect yourself and your family, to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. 

WeSalute Awards VetFamily: “America,” a Journey for Military Brats We all know the early 70’s hit “Horse With No Name” by the band America, but did you know the band’s trio grew up as military brats on a U.S. Air Force base in the U.K.? Nearly 50 years later, the band is again on tour this summer.

Military & Veterans News DoD Announces Five DESI Awards for University-Industry Collaborations The Department of Defense announced the selection of five university-industry teams for the Defense Enterprise Science Initiative (DESI). DESI is a pilot program supporting university-industry research collaboration focused on accelerating the impact of basic research on defense capabilities.  

Military & Veterans News Burn Pits Legislation Gains Momentum on Capitol Hill Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), America’s leading post-9/11 veterans empowerment organization, announced today significant, additional support for its Burn Pits Accountability Act (H.R. 5671/S. 3181) to improve the tracking and reporting of servicemembers’ exposure to burn pits and airborne toxins during their deployments, and the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018. Burn Pits are among IAVA’s 2018 Big 6 Priorities for post 9/11 veterans.

Military & Veterans News 5 Ways Dogs Can Improve Lives Whether playmates or protectors, the human-animal bond is often a powerful connection that goes beyond pure companionship. Dogs typically have many talents and personas – they can be man's best friend, a canine companion during a difficult time or even a service dog helping veterans and others through daily routines. No matter the relationship between dog and human, these animals can improve lives in numerous ways.

Military & Veterans News House Passes 9 Bipartisan Veterans Bills Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the House passed 9 bipartisan veterans bills:

Military & Veterans Life Department of Defense Announces Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Team Members The Department of Defense announced today the names of the 72 competitors who will compete on the United States team at the Invictus Games in Sydney, Oct. 20-27. 

Military & Veterans News Department of War Awards $43.4 Million to Further On-Shore Antimony Trisulfide Production The Department of War announced today a $43.4 million Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III award to Alaska Range Resources, LLC (ARR). The award will enable ARR to extract, concentrate, and refine extracted stibnite to produce military grade antimony trisulfide. This investment uses funds from the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 and supports the Administration's goal to increase the production of processed critical minerals and other derivative products as articulated in the March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14241 - Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production.

Military & Veterans News Department of War Awards $19M to Stimulate Academic Research in Underutilized States The Department of War today announced $19.2 million in awards to 29 collaborative academic teams under the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR). DEPSCoR is a capacity-building program designed to strengthen the basic research infrastructure at institutions of higher education in underutilized states/territories.

Military & Veterans News Department of War Announces New Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct The Department of War (DoW) today announced the implementation of a groundbreaking Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC), a transformative framework to deliver real-time cyber defense at operational speed. This five-phase construct ensures a hardened, verifiable, continuously monitored, and actively defended environment to ensure that U.S. warfighters maintain technological superiority against rapidly evolving and emerging cyber threats.

Military & Veterans News VA awards $84M in grants to fight Veteran homelessness The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced $84 million in grants to 176 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Military & Veterans News VA dedicates new Southern Utah National Cemetery The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration today dedicated the Southern Utah National Cemetery in Cedar City, Utah.

Military & Veterans News VA cemeteries to hold national day of service and remembrance marking the 24th anniversary of 9/11 Department of Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will host a day of service and remembrance to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks on Sept. 11, also known as Patriot Day.

Military & Veterans News VA earns top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings report More than three-fourths of Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four-or-five-star ratings as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings.

Military & Veterans News VA awards $818 million in grants to combat Veteran homelessness The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced more than $818 million in grants to 235 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Military & Veterans News VA guarantees 29 millionth home loan The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today it has guaranteed its 29 millionth home loan since the program was created in 1944, thanks in part to a 19% increase in VA home loan processing this year compared to the same time in 2024.

Military & Veterans News VA redirects millions in wasteful union spending back to Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs is redirecting tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds away from subsidizing federal unions and back to the Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors VA serves.

Military & Veterans News VA processes more claims in a single year than ever before The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today it has processed more disability benefits compensation & pension ratings claims in a single year than ever before.

Military & Veterans News Simplified travel claims submissions now available on VA mobile app The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that eligible Veterans can now submit and track “mileage-only” travel claims directly from a smartphone or mobile device via the VA Health and Benefits mobile app.

Military & Veterans News VA terminates union contracts for most bargaining-unit employees The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the termination of collective bargaining agreements for most VA bargaining-unit employees, a move that will make it easier for VA leaders to promote high-performing employees, hold poor performers accountable, and improve benefits and services to America’s Veterans.