Veterans Outpace Civilians in Volunteering and Voting, Report Finds
Veterans continue to show higher levels of civic participation than their civilian peers, but the gap between the two groups has narrowed in recent years, according to the 2025 Veterans Civic Health Index released Sept. 18. The report, compiled by ‘We the...
Pentagon Considers Turning Commissaries Over to Private Sector
The DOD is weighing whether private companies could take control of commissary operations, a change that may alter a long-standing benefit for military families, retirees, and Disabled Veterans. According to Military Times, the Defense Commissary Agency has issued a...
The American Legion Helps Shape Key Veteran Legislation
The American Legion recently provided testimony on a wide range of legislation that seeks to strengthen services and protections for Veterans. These measures include improving access to care, expanding education opportunities for those transitioning out of military...
VA Expands PTSD Treatment Options to Support Veterans’ Recovery
Facilities across the VA offer a variety of proven, evidence-based treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, helping Veterans restore relationships, regain hope, and reclaim important aspects of their lives. Treatments include Prolonged Exposure (PE),...
Senators Push Bill to Expand VA Authority on Disinterments in National Cemeteries
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include an opposing viewpoint. New legislation has been introduced in the Senate that would give the VA expanded authority to remove the remains of Veterans convicted of serious crimes like serial murder from...
