Making Transition Programs Flexible for Veterans
While pursuing higher education is appealing to some service members, and remains a strong draw for recruiting through the GI Bill, there must also be clearly defined and well-supported alternatives as troops transition into civilian life.
State of Texas seeks more veterans, first responders to serve as teachers
A provision to the law allows military service members and veterans to step into the classroom for three years to teach career and technology classes. But not many of them have been hired through the change.
Congress fails to address VA budget shortfall before leaving town
Congress failed to pass legislation before leaving town to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are at risk in the coming weeks.
More than 120,000 disabled veterans are forced to return payouts over little-known law
The requests, issued from 2013 until now, stem from a law designed to prevent vets from receiving both disability and special separation pay.
Honoring Veterans: Navy & Marine Corps Veteran Charles Lauchheimer
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Marine Corps Veteran Charles Henry Lauchheimer, who served during World War I.
A Nearly $3 Billion Shortfall in VA Benefits Is Looming. The Senate Has Proposed a Fix, But Time Is Running Out
Seeking to avoid a disruption in veterans benefits payments later this year, a bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill to fix a nearly $3 billion shortfall for disability and education benefits the Department of Veterans Affairs expects to face by October.