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Benefits

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Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, fire an M119 howitzer during the battalion’s cannon retirement ceremony on Sept. 25, 2025, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The final firing honored over 100 years of history and achievements while marking the transition of the battalion’s cannons to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Taylor Gray)
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Veterans disability bill could cut tinnitus compensation to fund other benefits

By Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

The Patrick Space Force Base SLD 45 Base Honor Guard performs a demonstration of Military Funeral Honors Ceremony at Patrick Space Force Base on May 29, 2025. The Base Honor Guard is manned by volunteer Airmen and Guardians who perform this additional duty to honor the culture and history of the Air and Space Force and are often called upon for ceremonial demonstrations at retirement ceremonies, promotion ceremonies, military and veteran funerals, and other events and ceremonies where Air Force heritage and honor are paramount. (U.S. Space Force photo by DeAnna Murano)
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A VA system paid out millions in ‘improper’ claims

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 14, 2026

Military Pay Raise 2027
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Military’s new budget could give 7% pay raise to most junior troops

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 7, 2026

A mover loads boxes into the truck for transport to the next duty station during a Permanent Change of Station on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 18, 2025. The Department of Defense established the Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force to improve the moving experience for military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Henry)
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New bill could make it easier for veterans to get VA home loans, senators say

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 27, 2026

A trainee from C Company, 2nd Battalion, 58th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade low crawls through an obstacle the Sand Hill Obstacle Course March 4, 2024 on Sand Hill. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephanie Snyder)
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Soldiers must now get approval from supervisors for tuition assistance

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 24, 2026

Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, spread out during a martial arts training session Aug. 27, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Keeping a safe amount of distance between recruits is one of many safety precautions taken during training. Delta Company is scheduled to graduate Nov. 13, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
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VA ‘invented new reasons’ to deny GI Bill benefits, lawsuit claims

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

U.S. Marines participate in a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear exercise during the Force Headquarters Group Super Team Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 23, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)
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Senator blocks veterans benefits bill over cost in ‘dollars and cents’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 9, 2026

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team ruck march near the Cambridge Springs Readiness Center in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8, 2026. Soldiers complete ruck marches, usually a number of miles with a weighted ruck sack, to build military fitness and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Campbell)
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VA to officially rescind controversial disability rule following outcry

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 26, 2026

In an abrupt about face, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said Thursday the agency was "halting enforcement" of a new rule that tied medication to a veteran's disability rating.
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VA pauses new disability rule 2 days after announcing it

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 19, 2026

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a live-fire platoon attack during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Range 410A at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 16, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)
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Concern and confusion erupt over new VA disability rule

By Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 18, 2026

Candidates assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School take part in a an early morning ruck march as part of Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) at Camp Mackall, North Carolina January 13, 2026. Candidates who attended the three-week assessment and selection were evaluated on their physical fitness, character and intellect as well as their ability to work individually and on a team. (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)
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New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms

By Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 18, 2026

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, maneuver toward an objective during a live-fire training event at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Feb. 3, 2026. The training exercise at PTA refined weapon system and tactical proficiency, strengthening overall combat readiness and preparing 3rd LCT for future operational requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna)
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‘Double-dipping’ controversy bars injured and ill vets from getting full benefits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 17, 2026

Pentagon officials are issuing adverse actions against a senator who participated in a viral video on "unlawful orders."
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Hegseth moves to reduce Sen. Kelly’s military retirement pay over unlawful orders video

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 5, 2026

VA review website
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Army vet who created ‘Yelp for the barracks’ makes website to review the VA

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 9, 2025

The Medal of Honor.
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Under new law, Medal of Honor recipients will receive $67,500 annual stipend

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 5, 2025

Steven Price testifies at the Texas House of Representatives this year, and a photo from his time stationed in Panama in the early 1980s.
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A veteran’s service in Panama isn’t covered by the VA. There are hundreds like him.

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 1, 2025