Military & Veterans News

Military & Veterans News VA offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide WASHINGTON — All Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and clinics that administer COVID-19 vaccines are accepting walk-ins for eligible Veterans, spouses and caregivers.

Military & Veterans News Premium reductions coming to enrollees of Veterans’ Group Life Insurance WASHINGTON — All Veterans insured under Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) will receive a reduction in premiums effective April 1, ensuring that VGLI remains a cost effective option for Veterans and transitioning uniform service members who choose Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) insurance products.

Military & Veterans News VA launches public guidance to further protect Veterans’ personal information WASHINGTON — This February the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched Ethics

Military & Veterans News VA reaches milestone vaccinating its 1 millionth Veteran WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Health Administration vaccinated its 1 millionth Veteran with their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Military & Veterans News VA releases COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, vaccinations began this week WASHINGTON — The U.S.

Military & Veterans News VA announces joint final rule on Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in VA-Supported Social Service Programs WASHINGTON — The U.S.

Military & Veterans News This Week in Operation Warp Speed - Dec. 4, 2020 Below is a compilation of initiatives, actions and accomplishments across Operation Warp Speed (OWS)’s primary efforts in the past week. To learn more about OWS, visit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website and Department of Defense (DOD) website. 

Military & Veterans News VA program helping more Veterans connect with bank, credit union account choices WASHINGTON — The U.S.

Military & Veterans News VA releases 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released today the 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which found no significant increases in the Veteran suicide rate from 2017-2018, average suicide deaths per day or total count of Veteran suicides — however, there were positive trends related to VA health care and suicide prevention efforts overall. 

Military & Veterans News VA launches White Ribbon VA campaign to promote healthy relationships during Domestic Violence Awareness Month The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched White Ribbon VA, a month-long national call to action to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Military & Veterans News DOD Offers Diversity and Inclusion Counseling Resources The Department of Defense responded to interest from service personnel by providing its members with diversity and inclusion resources for those who experienced racism, bias and discrimination in either their personal or professional lives.

Military & Veterans News VA, America’s Adopt A Soldier partner to help Veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness stay connected WASHINGTON — The U.S.

Military & Veterans News VA hiring jumps 37 percent in fight against COVID-19 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has significantly increased hiring in the two weeks ending mid-April — a surge that will continue in the coming weeks as VA works to protect patients from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Military & Veterans News VA’s telehealth system grows as Veterans have access to unlimited data while using VA Video Connect Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announced, Veterans using VA Video Connect on their TracFone mobile phones through the T-Mobile network, will no longer pay for data while using video telehealth technology to connect and meet with their VA health care teams.

Military & Veterans News Additional Guidance on Military Pay and Personnel Benefits: COVID-19 The department recently provided additional guidance to commanders for the administration of personnel policies and pay and benefits in the context of the effects created by the spread of COVID-19.

Military & Veterans News CARES Act helping VA boost protections for Veterans The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun implementing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or CARES Act, signed into law March 27, to protect America’s Veterans.  

Military & Veterans News VA extends financial, benefits and claims relief to Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced, April 3, a number of actions to provide Veterans with financial, benefits and claims help amid VA's COVID-19 response.

Military & Veterans News VA expands virtual services to support Veterans amid regional office closures due to COVID-19 pandemic Veterans continue to receive benefits and services after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) temporarily closed its 56 regional offices to the public, March 19, in response to COVID-19.

Military & Veterans News VA makes progress on resolution of legacy appeals The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Appeals Management Office (AMO) significantly reduced disability compensation legacy appeals inventory during the last nine months as part of the department’s long-term legacy resolution plan.

Military & Veterans News Joint Statement on 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the U.S. and Japan The text of the following statement was released by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper for the Government of the United States of America and by Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Taro Kono for the Government of Japan on the occasion of 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States of America and Japan.

Military & Veterans News VA announces proposed rule regarding equal treatment of faith-based organizations in VA-supported social service programs The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  proposed a rule, Jan. 16, that would implement President Trump’s, May 3, 2018, Executive Order (EO) establishing a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative, to remove regulatory barriers allowing religious and non-religious organizations equal treatment in VA-supported social service programs. 

Military & Veterans News Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act claims now being determined The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will begin deciding claims for the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 at 12:01 a.m., Philippine Standard Time, Jan. 1, 2020. The Philippines is the farthest east VA regional benefits office.

Military & Veterans News Department of Defense Establishes U.S. Space Force Today the President signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and with it, directed the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces.

Military & Veterans News VA Releases 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report. It includes findings from its most recent analysis of Veteran suicide data from 2005 to 2017. The 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report highlights suicide as a national problem, and urges all Americans to come together to address the larger social issues that contribute to the increased rates of suicide in the U.S.