President Donald Trump may pardon multiple former U.S. service members accused or convicted of war crimes during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend celebrations, according to anonymous officials who spoke with the New York Times this weekend. Among the individuals being considered for the … [Read more...]
These nonprofits are teaming up to help vets struggling with financial issues — for free
Two nonprofits just partnered up to give veterans free access to financial and home-ownership counseling. The initiative is a collaboration between HLP, which specializes in helping families with their housing woes, and VeteransPlus, which gives vets the necessary education to become … [Read more...]
Female veterans want new caucus and clout in US politics
WASHINGTON — Congresswomen who have served in the military are setting up a new caucus to support the nation’s growing ranks of female service members, and they’re looking for clout, too, in American politics. The caucus, bipartisan and including men, would be a first. There are more than a … [Read more...]
Plan for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits on the move again
For the second time in the last 12 months, House lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a measure to ease disability benefit rules for veterans who served on ships off the coasts of Vietnam and suffered serious illnesses they insist are connected to chemical defoliant exposure. And, once … [Read more...]
Deals update: Ski passes, free museum admission, Costco and more for military and vets
Free admission to more than 2,000 museums this summer, a 90 percent discount on unlimited ski passes to Vail Resorts — these are few of the extra discounts and deals that are coming your way in our additions to the our previous May list. We’ll continue to update; contact senior reporter … [Read more...]
Message to VA on sexual harassment: ‘Do better’
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are pressing Veterans Affairs officials to “do better” in dealing with sexual harassment at department facilities, including expanding training on the issue to all employees and contractors. “Sexual harassment not only creates a barrier to … [Read more...]
