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Federal Panel Seeks Input from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans on Neurological Conditions

Federal Panel Seeks Input from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans on Neurological Conditions

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 16, 2026

Editor’s Note: The National Academies are seeking the perspectives of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans who have adverse neurological conditions believed to be caused by select military experiences. A federal panel is asking Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to come...
Air Force Revises Records for Veterans Discharged Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal

Air Force Revises Records for Veterans Discharged Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 6, 2026

Hundreds of Air Force Veterans who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are now seeing changes to their military records following a recent review by the service. Air Force officials announced last month that eligible Veterans have received discharge...
VA Announces $112 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants for Veteran Support Organizations

VA Announces $112 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants for Veteran Support Organizations

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 20, 2026

The VA has announced a $112 million funding opportunity to expand suicide prevention services for Veterans across the country, supporting community organizations that are often the first to reach those in need. The funding is available to nonprofit organizations,...
Veterans Groups Challenge VA Rule Limiting Access to GI Bill Education Benefits

Veterans Groups Challenge VA Rule Limiting Access to GI Bill Education Benefits

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 17, 2026

Two national Veterans advocacy groups, alongside the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, have filed a legal challenge over a policy implemented by the VA that they say prevents many veterans from receiving the full education benefits tied to their service. The VFW and...
(UPDATED) AB 1638 Could Bring Veterans Services Directly to California Military Bases

(UPDATED) AB 1638 Could Bring Veterans Services Directly to California Military Bases

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 12, 2026

UPDATE: The original story incorrectly attributed AB 1638 to another assemblymember. A bill moving through the California Legislature could bring additional Veteran assistance directly onto military bases across the state. Assembly Bill 1638, introduced by Asm. Tri Ta...
New Report Finds Veterans Well Positioned for These Six Careers Despite Rise of AI

New Report Finds Veterans Well Positioned for These Six Careers Despite Rise of AI

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 10, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workforce, a new 2026 report from Hire Heroes USA and Redeployable suggests that many Veterans may be well positioned for long-term career stability despite the advent of AI upending global job markets. The report,...
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