Apr 27 WATCH: Trump signs order creating accountability office at VA By Darlene Superville and Hope Yen, Associated Press President Donald Trump, who made improving veterans' care a prominent issue as he campaigned for office, was to issue the order while visiting the VA. Continue reading
Apr 25 In Virginia school tour, Betsy DeVos stresses needs of military kids By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday highlighted the need to help the children of military families transition into new schools as their parents are moving from one assignment to the next. Continue reading
Apr 18 Veterans Affairs launches pilot program with CVS to reduce wait times for veteran care By Hope Yen, Associated Press Some ailing veterans can now use their federal health care benefits at CVS "MinuteClinics" to treat minor illnesses and injuries, under a pilot program announced Tuesday by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: VA Secretary Shulkin addresses report that VA hospital in D.C. puts patients at ‘unnecessary risk’ By Joshua Barajas A Veterans Affairs hospital in Washington, D.C., was flagged by inspectors in a report released on Wednesday for its mismanagement of medical equipment, supplies and staffing. Continue reading
Apr 06 Photos: When tanks replaced horses, and the birth of other WWI weapons By Larisa Epatko It was 100 years ago today that the United States officially entered World War I, when Congress voted to declare war on Germany on April 6, 1917. Continue reading
Apr 04 VA says it fixed the veteran suicide hotline, but critics say it’s still broken By Hope Yen, Associated Press The Department of Veterans Affairs told skeptical lawmakers Tuesday it has already fixed problems with its suicide hotline that were highlighted in an internal watchdog's report released just two weeks ago. Continue reading
Apr 02 Twitter Chat: Why some veterans struggle with PTSD, and what they need By Dan Cooney Join us Monday, April 3 at 5 p.m. EDT to learn more about our series on PTSD, "War on the Brain."… Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 9:06 The stigma that stops veterans from getting help for PTSD What discourages veterans from seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress? As part of our series War on the Brain, special correspondent Soledad O’Brien talks to former service members who have struggled to accept the diagnosis and get help. Continue watching
Mar 25 U.S. acknowledges its forces were behind airstrike on Mosul By Sinan Salaheddin, Associated Press An initial review of airstrikes over the past days indicates that the U.S.-led coalition has struck fighters and equipment of the Islamic State group west of the northern city of Mosul. Continue reading
Mar 21 After illicit photo scandal, military seeks new ways to punish bad online behavior By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Navy and the Marine Corps are considering new ways to punish inappropriate online activity by service members, including posts of "intimate" images on social media sites. Continue reading