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CBO Estimates Cost of Veteran Entrepreneurship Bill
Legislation that would extend a small business entrepreneurship program for veterans would cost the government less than $500,000 over the next five...
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Bill Would Require Government Study of Guard Benefits
New legislation would require the government to study whether certain Guardsmen are receiving the proper disability and pension benefits. The...
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Study: Telehealth Saves Money, Reduces Risks, Improves Care
The military is rapidly expanding the use of telemedicine, but must improve software to reach troops in the field, according to a Politico report...
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New PFAS Task Force Meets, Discusses Next Steps
Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper’s PFAS Task Force held its first meeting earlier this month, with leaders looking to address chemical contaminations...
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Senators Push for Early Retirement Credit for 12304(b) Missions
Nine senators are pushing congressional leaders from both sides of the political aisle to support a measure that would provide early retirement credit...
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New Army Chief of Staff Wants to Put People First
The Army has a new chief of staff and a new top priority. While Gen. Mark A. Milley became known as the “readiness chief” as he pushed to dramatically...
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Border Wall Funding to Come From Military Programs
The $6.1 billion of defense funding that will be diverted to bolster barriers on the Southwest border will include money originally earmarked for...
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Guardsmen Will Be Among First to Get New Flight Suits
Hawaii Air Guardsmen are among the first to receive the Air Force’s newest flight suits. Fighter pilots and aircrew of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s...
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Air Force Calls for Suicide Stand Down
Air Force leaders have called for units across the force to stand down for one day within the next six weeks to address an increase of suicide among...
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Home Lender IDs Top Cities for Millennial Veterans
Communities in three states — Texas, Florida and Georgia — dominate a list of top cities for millennial veterans buying homes, according to Veterans...
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State Victories
Most states begin their fiscal year on July 1, and some are beginning the year with new laws or budget items that benefit their National Guardsmen...
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Big Guns Are Back
The king of battle is looking to retake its throne. After years of taking a backseat to counterinsurgency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S...