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By Steve Devane, The Fayetteville Observer Jul 10, 2019

The Pentagon is delaying a change to its GI Bill benefit transfer policy that would have screwed its longest-serving troops

The change would have prevented soldiers and other service members with more than 16 years of service from transferring their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to eligible family members

By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 23, 2019

Veterans Benefits

Lack of leadership to blame for the VA’s botched ‘Forever GI Bill’ rollout, report says

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs failed to modify its electronic systems and lacked an accountable official to oversee implementation of the "Forever GI Bill," resulting in a bungled rollout...

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Dec 5, 2018

Veterans Benefits

The VA May Blow $2.3 Billion In GI Bill Funds On Schools That Don’t Deserve It, IG Says

Editor’s Note: This article by Richard Sisk originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community. The VA … Continued

By Jared Keller Nov 30, 2018

Analysis

Lawmakers And Veterans To The VA: Shut Up And Pay Up

The VA has a message for veterans: We will absolutely make you whole again. “Each and every post-9/11 GI Bill … Continued

By James Clark Nov 13, 2018

Bullet Points

GI Bill Benefits Delayed For Thousands Due To Glitch VA Knew About Months Ago

Thousands of veterans attending college thanks to the GI Bill have had their housing allowances delayed or go missing altogether, … Continued

By Sarah Maples Jan 12, 2018

Support

3 Reasons You Should Join A Veteran Service Organization

It took me a long time to join a veteran service organization. To be honest, before I joined one, I … Continued

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Dec 13, 2017

Military Benefits

Is VA Doing Enough To Implement The New ‘Forever’ GI Bill?

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs will hire 200 temporary workers and shell out $70 million to implement a … Continued

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Aug 17, 2017

Education

Trump Signs Forever GI Bill Into Law, Boosting Aid To Student Vets

President Donald Trump signed an expansion of veterans education benefits Wednesday, boosting aid by $3 billion over the next 10 … Continued

By Adam Weinstein Aug 2, 2017

Veterans Benefits

Senate Finally Passes New ‘Forever’ GI Bill, Sends It On To Trump

At the eleventh hour before it recessed for the summer, the Senate finally got around to some real business: passing … Continued

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Aug 2, 2017

Education

Momentum Has Been Lost In Senate For ‘Forever GI Bill’, Advocates Say

The House unanimously passed a large expansion of veterans education benefits last week, just nine days after the legislation was … Continued

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The Pentagon is delaying a change to its GI Bill benefit transfer policy that would have screwed its longest-serving troops

Lack of leadership to blame for the VA’s botched ‘Forever GI Bill’ rollout, report says

The VA May Blow $2.3 Billion In GI Bill Funds On Schools That Don’t Deserve It, IG Says

Lawmakers And Veterans To The VA: Shut Up And Pay Up

GI Bill Benefits Delayed For Thousands Due To Glitch VA Knew About Months Ago

3 Reasons You Should Join A Veteran Service Organization

Is VA Doing Enough To Implement The New ‘Forever’ GI Bill?

Trump Signs Forever GI Bill Into Law, Boosting Aid To Student Vets

Senate Finally Passes New ‘Forever’ GI Bill, Sends It On To Trump

Momentum Has Been Lost In Senate For ‘Forever GI Bill’, Advocates Say