Securing the Veteran Vote: The Case for Clear, Actionable Policies in 2024
Veterans vote. And in this highly anticipated and contentious election year, their votes have a significant impact. Both parties appear aware of this: vice presidential candidates Vance and Walz have appealed to their veteran status on the campaign trail since being selected for the ticket.
Veterans say many of them struggle to find work after military life
Experts say stigmas around military life, mental health struggles and the loss of structure can all make it hard for service members to adjust to the civilian workforce.
Changes to the SkillBridge Job Training Program Are Coming. Could They Limit Opportunities for Veterans?
The first updates to the program in five years aim to connect active-duty troops with safe, stable workplaces that offer a clear path to employment after they separate from military service.
Cpl. Daniel L. Heller Receives Navy Cross 55 Years After Heroic Actions
Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran, received the Navy Cross from Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during an award ceremony Wednesday Aug. 28,
Joint Munitions Command supports 125th VFW National Convention
Annually, thousands of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary delegates convene for a weeklong gathering, representing the organization’s combined membe...
87,000 Vietnam Veterans May Qualify for $844 Million in Benefits. How Come Nobody Told Them?
In an unsparing report this summer, the watchdog estimated that VA has failed to inform up to 87,000 Vietnam war veterans and their survivors that they may now qualify for retroactive compensation benefits because of exposure to toxic herbicides such as Agent Orange.