by Rikki Almanza | Mar 23, 2026
A group of bipartisan Veterans bills is moving forward after the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved several measures focused on long-standing gaps in care and recognition. Committee members are now working to bring the legislation to the full Senate once...
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,...
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...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2026
The U.S. VA and Justice departments announced a new agreement that allows federal attorneys to seek court-appointed guardians for certain Veterans who are unable to make their own medical decisions and do not have family members or legal representatives to assist...
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,...
