VA reaching out to veterans, builders in effort to award more adapted housing grants

The program awarded more than $150 million in grants last fiscal year.

Veterans unemployment rate under 3% for nearly all eras of service

Last month, veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars posted their lowest unemployment rate in three years.

Military identifies remains of WWII B-17 crew member taken prisoner

Tech. Sgt. William F. Teaff was assigned to the 351st Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force, when his plane was shot down in March 1944.

WW2 Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol

The last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.

Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients

The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation's highest civilian honor.

GI Bill fix would ease financial reporting rules for colleges

Some schools have reported significant problems in navigating recent changes to veterans education benefits.

Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?

Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation's highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.

Army veteran held in Ukraine speaks to mom by phone

Relatives say Lois “Bunny” Drueke spoke to her son Alexander Drueke, one of two Alabama veterans captured earlier this month in Ukraine, via telephone.

Supreme Court upholds state government work protections for reservists

The Supreme Court allowed a former state trooper to sue Texas over his claim that he was forced out of his job when he returned from Army service in Iraq.

Last surviving WW2 Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams dies at 98

Marine veteran Hershel “Woody” Williams famously destroyed enemy positions with a flamethrower on Iwo Jima.

No plans to increase abortion services at VA after Supreme Court ruling

The VA currently does not offer the procedure or counseling to patients seeking to get an abortion.

Advocates call on veterans to serve as poll workers for upcoming elections

Officials estimate they may have 100,000 fewer poll workers than they need to conduct upcoming state and local elections.

Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission

Senators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.

Overdue veterans disability claims down almost a quarter in last four months

The backlog total was above 264,000 cases last fall.

Considerations for veterans when picking a college

Tips to pick the right college after your time in the service.

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