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National
Veterans who received other-than-honorable discharges may be eligible for benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded access to benefits for vets who left the military with other-than-honorable discharges — in particular those kicked out for homosexuality.
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Politics
After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty
Former combat surgeons warn it won't be easy to restore medical readiness to where it was during the last war, much less where is needs to be for the next one.
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National
Pentagon's reduction in military medical costs is criticized as going too far
The Defense Department has been trying to cut the costs of medical care for its millions of troops, and retirees and their families. Are downsizing measures hurting military health and readiness?
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National
The VA has its fix for a home loan debacle, but many vets who got hurt won't get help
The VA halted foreclosures after an NPR investigation found thousands of vets were facing foreclosure and it wasn't their fault. Now the VA's unveiling a rescue plan that leaves some out in the cold.
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National
What we know about the airman who immolated himself in front of the Israeli Embassy
A 25-year-old active duty U.S. Airman immolated himself in from of the Israeli Embassy in Washington on Sunday to protest the war in Gaza.
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Politics
Thousands of vets fell victim to a bait-and-switch...by the VA? Lawmakers want a fix
Lawmakers grilled the head of the VA home loan program this week about a self-inflicted error with the department's COVID forbearance program that left thousands of veterans in danger of foreclosure.
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Politics
Lawmakers move to help veterans at risk of losing their homes
Senators are introducing a new bill to help thousands of veterans who, through no fault of their own, were left facing foreclosure when a VA COVID-assistance program ended abruptly.
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Politics
The self-proclaimed 'Bipolar General' is waging war on the stigma of mental illness
Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin led troops in Iraq while a second battle front opened inside his own mind. Now retired, he's fighting to break down the military taboo on getting help.
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National
Veterans fear the VA's new foreclosure rescue plan won't help them
A pause in foreclosures after an NPR investigation may be of no help to many vets. They were already pushed into costly loan modifications after a move by the VA stranded them in a tough spot.
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Politics
VA halts foreclosures for thousands of veterans about to needlessly lose their homes
The Department of Veterans Affairs is intervening on behalf of 6,000 homeowners with VA loans who are in the foreclosure process. Many more are delinquent. The move follows an investigation by NPR.