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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding programs to recruit veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses into mission-critical positions, combining a broader military transition partnership with …
USDA Expands Veteran Hiring to Fill Mission-Critical Roles Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs honored 49 Revolutionary War veterans Sunday at 16 cemeteries and soldiers’ lots across the country, linking the ceremonies to the 250th anniversary …
VA Honors 49 Revolutionary War Veterans at 16 Sites Read More
One of America’s most decorated Vietnam Veterans will share his extraordinary story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience during Washington Memorial Chapel’s annual National Purple Heart Day observance on Friday, August 7. Hosted …
Washington Memorial Chapel to Honor Purple Heart Day With Veterans Service Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a government-wide initiative to recruit military veterans into trucking, seeking to address workforce needs by connecting former service members with …
Transportation Department Launches Veteran Trucking Recruitment Campaign Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs approved $1.2 billion in medical-facility maintenance and modernization projects during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, advancing a record $4.8 billion infrastructure …
VA Commits $1.2 Billion to Medical Facility Upgrades Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded nearly $2.2 million to eight educational and research institutions to expand programs that document veterans’ service and engage students in researching …
VA Awards $2.2 Million for Veteran Cemetery Education Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed reducing the length and completion time of two of its primary benefits applications, an effort aimed at lowering administrative barriers …
VA Proposes Shorter Benefit Applications to Reduce Wait Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 200,000 veterans have enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare so far in 2026, expanding the federal health system’s patient base as the agency increases …
VA Adds 200,000 Veterans to Health System in 2026 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has partnered with Steak ‘n Shake to expand employment and business ownership opportunities for veterans, including eliminating a franchise program fee for …
VA, Steak ‘n Shake Expand Veteran Franchise Opportunities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs reduced its disability compensation and pension claims backlog below 70,000 as of July 7, the lowest level since February 2020, shortening delays …
VA Cuts Disability Claims Backlog to Six-Year Low Read More