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Left: Decorated World War I officer and Cincinnati Judge Robert S. Marx founded DAV in 1920 to advocate for policies and support systems that ensure a better quality of life for all veterans.
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Troops will get a day off to vote or register for November elections
Military members will get a day to register to vote or to submit ballots in the coming two weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed a department-wide one-day stand-down so service members..
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Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO finds
Veterans seeking information about federal food assistance may encounter outdated eligibility guidelines from the Agriculture Department, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
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Congress presses Oracle for answers on VA’s $17 billion EHR increase
Lawmakers are turning directly to Oracle for answers about why the Department of Veterans Affairs increased the ceiling on its electronic health record modernization contract by roughly $17 billion...
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VA terminated $1.1 billion in contracts after DOGE requests, watchdog finds
The Department of Veterans Affairs terminated 435 contract actions with a combined value of about $1.1 billion during a 2025 effort to reduce federal spending, according to a new watchdog review that.
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Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowers
Veterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress that would use changes to the home-loan program to fund a broader package.
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‘As many times as It takes’: A Veterans Justice Outreach journey of redemption
Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist helped Veteran rebuild his life Jerry Butler joined the Air Force out of Texas with one goal in mind: to see the world.
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Two generations, one mission: VA police father, son serve Veterans
On a hot mid-July afternoon, the auditorium at the Department of Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC) in Little Rock, Arkansas, filled with the quiet rustle of dress uniforms as...
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The anniversary of 9/11 should remind us how we go to war
When American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center, millions of Americans instinctively thought it was a horrible accident.
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Survey finds overwhelming opposition to TCAVA omnibus bill
Despite strong support for the Major Richard Star Act, 71% oppose TCAVA unless Section 108 benefit cuts are removed WASHINGTON – A new DAV survey of more than 4,200 veterans, their family members,...
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Proving the path exists: One police officer’s rise to VA’s executive ranks
When Roger Hudson joined VA Police in November 2002, he was looking for a way back to the work he missed: serving people and protecting his community.
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VA said electronic health record modernization would cost $10 billion — now it’s $48 billion
The Department of Veterans Affairs is nearly tripling the ceiling on its contract with Oracle to modernize the agency’s electronic health record system, yet lawmakers left a House Veterans’ Affairs...
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This is how VA reaches justice-involved Veterans to avoid homelessness
Early legal support and care help justice‑involved Veterans avoid homelessness and find stability Navigating housing instability is challenging on its own, and involvement in the criminal justice...
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Everything you need to know about short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers
On Aug. 5, 2026, a federal court ruled that aspects of the 1934 National Firearms Act , including the registration of short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers, was unconstitutional.
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SBA resources help Veterans build a future in entrepreneurship
Across the country, many Veterans are looking to entrepreneurship as their next mission. The resilience and leadership gained through military service often translates naturally to the realities of...
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VA will provide phones, rideshares to homeless vets facing ‘outreach’ gaps
One of the biggest challenges in getting homeless veterans connected to resources, advocates say, is often simply staying in touch with the thousands who live on the streets.
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Their Military Careers Were Cut Short in Combat. Now They’re Fighting Congress for Their Full Benefits
Brian Tuthill/ Marine Corps Base Hawaii The fall lasted only seconds, but the consequences would span a lifetime. Under the cover of darkness in Balad, Iraq, Army Sgt.
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Publicizing special operator identities could be a crime under proposed law
Publicizing the identities of special operations troops could be criminalized under the same laws that protect intelligence agents, according to a proposal included in the House version of the annual.
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Beyond the vest: Why one veteran is fighting for ADA education
Kobe, a service dog, rests while wearing his working vest. For many veterans, a service dog is more than a companion. It’s a vital tool for navigating daily life with a disability.
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Hazing could soon become a specific charge under military law
Hazing could become a specific charge under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, under a provision in the upcoming fiscal year’s defense spending bill.
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How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate
For years, the Major Richard Star Act appeared to have something Congress rarely sees: overwhelming bipartisan support from nearly 80 senators, more than 330 members of the House, major veterans...
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Disputed veterans benefits bill gets pulled before House vote
The House rejected a move to send a controversial veterans benefits bill back to committee for reconsideration and postponed a vote on the legislation Thursday, with House Speaker Mike Johnson saying.
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Bad actors use bogus offers to go after payouts to families affected by first atomic bomb test
Scam artists have been targeting the $100,000 now available to eligible New Mexico victims of radiation exposure dating back to the world’s first atomic bomb explosion code-named “Trinity” in New...
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Divisive veterans benefits bill stalls in the House
A controversial veterans benefits bill that is estimated to reduce future disability ratings by nearly $60 billion over a decade to pay for expanded compensation hit a speed bump on Thursday.
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