by Rikki Almanza | Mar 12, 2026
The Major Richard Star Act—legislation designed to open full retirement pay to thousands of medically retired combat-injured Veterans—has been blocked in the U.S. Senate for the second time after the measure was prevented from advancing on March 3. The decision...
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,...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 27, 2026
The Pentagon has reached a new agreement with Scouting America that preserves the military’s longstanding partnership with the youth group while requiring the rollback of so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Defense (War) Secretary Pete Hegseth said...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 27, 2026
UPDATE: The VA has formally rescinded a controversial policy after initially announcing that the department would only refrain from enforcing it. A spokesperson has since stated that the VA has no plans to reintroduce the policy at a later date. The VA has halted...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 25, 2026
UPDATE: The House of Representatives and Senate have passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. It now awaits President Trump’s signature. UPDATE II: Capt. Royce Williams was officially presented with the Medal of Honor during President Trump’s...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 23, 2026
A U.S. Army Veteran detained during a federal immigration raid in Southern California last summer is suing the federal government, challenging the actions of immigration agents and raising questions about the rights of U.S. citizens caught in enforcement operations....
