by Rikki Almanza | Nov 30, 2025
The Department of Defense is considering ending more than a century of support for Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts. Draft documents circulating inside the Pentagon outline Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s interest in cutting ties, raising concerns about the...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 21, 2025
Thousands of Veterans discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine during the Biden administration may now regain access to GI Bill education benefits. The VA confirmed the change on Monday, following a major policy shift tied to a January executive order from...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 19, 2023
The VA has simplified the application process for recipients interested in transferring their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to their loved ones. These improvements, driven by recent IT upgrades, reduce the time and complexity associated with completing the...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 16, 2023
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of Defense by five LGBTQ+ Veterans, alleging discrimination against up to 35,000 Veterans who were prevented from serving due to their sexual orientation. The plaintiffs’ goal is to upgrade...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 6, 2023
The 2023 Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge, hosted by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, is currently underway at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. The event started on Friday and will continue until June 12. This...
