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Your next visit to VA medical center may be in cyberspace
The technology is already in use at 120 VA sites across all 50 states.
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Veterans
Montford Point Marine who served in World War 2, Vietnam dies at 108
Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr. joined the Marine Corps at age 27 and served two years in the Solomon Islands campaign of World War II.
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Veterans asked to step up after ‘mass resignation’ of poll workers
Threats of violence against election workers led to their exodus following the 2020 election.
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Government shutdown could hinge on fight over ‘woke’ military policies
Members of the House Freedom Caucus are demanding changes in Pentagon training and programs in exchange for their support of a budget deal.
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Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help
Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.
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Learning how to speak up in the civilian world
It took several years for Julie Trias to feel comfortable sharing her ideas in the civilian world.
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VA healthcare workforce tops 400,000 as more hiring looms
Leaders say they still need more staff to keep up with patient demands.
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Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leaders
Active cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.
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Navajo Code Talkers museum is about $40 million shy of reality
Only three of the original Navajo Code Talkers are still alive.
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Former Marine captain’s Syrian detention reaches 11th year
Syrian officials were willing to share proof of life information as recently as 2020, reporting indicates.
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Just hours left for vets to apply for retroactive PACT Act benefits
The original deadline was extended by several days because of technical issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs claims systems.
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DNA analysis helps identify remains of WWII veteran
Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Alfred W. Pezzella will be buried in Bourne, Massachusetts.
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Marine veteran killed while volunteering as a fighter in Ukraine
"He came because he thought what was happening in Ukraine by Russia was wrong," his commander wrote on social media.
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Transgender troops warned to avoid Florida over discriminatory laws
One in five transgender people will choose to serve in the military, with nearly 15,000 active and reserve troops already serving according to one study.
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Biden praises political unity at anniversary of the PACT Act
The PACT Act is intended to improve health care and disability compensation for exposure to toxic substances.
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Important PACT Act deadline extended amid tech issues
The Veterans Affairs extended the deadline for retroactive PACT Act payouts amid online technical difficulties.
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Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issues
A year after a bill was signed to help vets exposed to toxic substances during service, officials are urging vets to apply for payouts before the deadline.
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