Veterans

Washington Report

November 07, 2023

Free Meals, Special Deals Available on Veterans Day

Many restaurants, retailers and recreational areas nationwide will honor veterans and current service members with free meals and other special deals...

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October 31, 2023

Guardsmen, Reservists Get Fewer VA Claims Approved

National Guardsmen and Reservists are less likely than active-duty personnel to get their disability claims approved by the Department of Veterans...

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October 17, 2023

Veterans, Military Retirees to Get 3.2% COLA Boost

Veterans on disability and military retirees will receive the same 3.2% cost-of-living increase in 2024 that federal officials announced last week for...

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June 27, 2023

Legislation Would Improve GI Bill, Other VA Services

NGAUS supports two new bills that aim to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ programs and services. The first bill is the Veterans Education...

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June 13, 2023

Fort Polk Renamed for New York Guardsman

Fort Polk, Louisiana has been renamed for New York National Guardsman Sgt. Henry Johnson, a World War I hero, following a ceremony Tuesday. The Army...

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April 11, 2023

VA Secretary: Trust Remains Barrier to Vets Claiming Benefits

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough said that a lack of trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs remains a key obstacle preventing veterans...

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February 22, 2023

Virginia Guard’s Fort Pickett to Be Renamed Next Month

The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett will officially be re-designated Fort Barfoot on March 24 in honor of Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II...

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November 08, 2022

Businesses Honor Veterans Day With Meals, Special Deals

Veterans Day 2022 means many restaurants, retailers and recreational vendors will honor eligible veterans and current service members with free meals...

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September 20, 2022

Report: Erasing Confederacy from U.S. Military to Cost $62.5 million

The third and final report from an eight-member panel Congress created to identify Defense Department assets honoring the Confederacy recommends...

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September 20, 2022

House OKs Bill to Streamline VA Loan Process

The House last week approved legislation that would make the Department of Veterans Affairs update its rules on home appraisals bought using its home...

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