May 03 Shulkin says he's considering closing 1,100 Veterans Affairs facilities By Hope Yen, Associated Press Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin says his department is seeking to close perhaps more than 1,100 VA facilities nationwide as it develops plans to allow more veterans to receive medical care in the private sector. Continue reading
May 03 U.S. firm in Iraq ignores smuggling, security risks for F-16s By Desmond Butler and Lori Hinnant, Associated Press WASHINGTON — An American company that was paid nearly $700 million to secure an Iraqi base for F-16 fighter jets turned a blind eye to alcohol smuggling, theft, security violations, and allegations of sex trafficking — then terminated investigators who… Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Department of Defense addresses sexual assault prevention and response By News Desk The briefing is expected to begin around 2 p.m. Watch live here. Continue reading
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