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Member of House Veterans Affairs Committee charged with stealing FEMA funds

Local DC heads up: NORAD will conduct a an air defense exercise, Nov. 19 between midnight and 2 a.m. EST in the National Capital Region.
Participating aircraft include F-16 fighters, a USCG
MH-65D Dolphin helicopter, Army UH-60s, USNavy
King Airs and CAP C-182

Marine veteran wins battle for burn pit-related medical retirement Kevin Lloyd, a Marine veteran who died of cancer on the eve of the Corps’ 250th birthday, won his battle for benefits for his surviving sons.

Marine veteran wins battle for burn pit-related medical retirement (posthumously) via @militarytimes.bsky.social www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-ma...

VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.

VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands. Advocates say it has nothing to do with the shutdown. Via @militarytimes.bsky.social @hopeseck.bsky.social www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...

Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.

Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued under state law for wartime negligence via @militarytimes.bsky.social www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...

GOP senator proposes commission to study VA disability ratings system At a Senate hearing, Sen. Tommy Tuberville questioned whether the VBA needs subject matter experts to examine claims processes and recommend improvements.

@sentuberville.bsky.social proposes commission to study VA disability ratings system via @militarytimes.bsky.social www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...

U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Senate Veterans Affairs Committee holding hearing today on VA disability benefits in wake of @washingtonpost.com articles on abuse of veterans disability benefits. Watch live here: www.veterans.senate.gov

Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."

Judges reject VA Secretary’s request to stay veterans claims appeals during shutdown www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202... via @militarytimes.bsky.social

Shutdown is ‘holding my veterans hostage,’ VA chief says Some critical services are paused and many employees are not getting paid, Doug Collins says, though he will not guarantee their back pay.

Shutdown is ‘Holding My Veterans Hostage,’ VA Chief Says. Via @govexec.bsky.social www.govexec.com/management/2...

Here's the joint statement from the TV networks, including Fox News, rejecting Pete Hegseth's Pentagon rules.

MRE Remains Opposed to Pentagon Pledge - Military Reporters and Editors News from Military Reporters and Editors - MRE for reporters, editors, digital, photo and visual journalists covering the military, national security and defense.

Military Reporters and Editors urges reporters not to sign the Pentagon’s new restrictive press policy, which seeks to inhibit journalists’ First Amendment rights. We stand with the news outlets that have already made the decision not to sign. More: www.militaryreporters.org/2025/10/mre-...

Breaking VA news -- Trump's pick for UnderSec for Benefits, Karen Brazell, has withdrawn her name for the post. Leaves a big question about who will take on the leadership role. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...

What Women Heard in Hegseth’s Remarks About Physical Standards

Bobbie Scholley, one of the Navy's first deep-sea dive officers, and Kate Wilder, the first woman to graduate from Army Special Forces training, shared their thoughts after watching Pete Hegseth's remarks about women in combat www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...

Every whistleblower from Trump 1.0 warned you.

Trump administration knocks out at least 15 oversight websites, saying IGs 'lied to the public' It's not a shutdown issue: the White House is withholding funds from the umbrella organization for the government's inspectors general.

Not a result of the shutdown - Trump administration deprives public of easy access to thousands of IG reports, including those that expose problems at VA medical centers via @defenseone.bsky.social www.nextgov.com/digital-gove...

Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer. They blame the bases. • Daily Montanan The Air Force said it's studying the rate of sick missileers getting cancer in America's land-based nuclear arsenal, but other watchdog groups say they're not doing enough.

Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer. They blame the bases. via @dailymontanan.com dailymontanan.com/2025/09/25/n...

In reversal, Pentagon keeps women’s advisory group, adds four more A 75-year-old committee advocating for women in the military will be revived as part of a phased return of 39 DOD groups put on pause earlier this year.

In reversal, Pentagon keeps women’s advisory group, adds four more www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi... via @hopeseck.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social

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Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Rate Started to Drop in 2020, Independent Study Finds The data continues to show high rates of suicide among that group, with those diagnosed with traumatic brain injury the highest, but the decline was significant, researchers say.

Study finds drop in veteran suicides in 2020, 2021 and 2022 via @militarydotcom.bsky.social www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.

Coast Guard to institute service-wide PFT next year - last service to require one for all. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

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Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.

www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202... via @militarytimes.bsky.social @leoshane.bsky.social

VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.

Via @militarytimes.bsky.social @leoshane.bsky.social: VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...

Women vets are the fastest growing group using VA health care. Obstetricians are notably missing from this list because virtually all obstetric care is already referred to community doctors. Unfortunately, there is a noticeable lack of obstetricians in many communities these days.

VA to Give Veterans One-Year Authorizations to Seek Care from Private Providers in 30 Specialties The move allows veterans to get 12 months of private treatment without having to request a reauthorization.

www.military.com/daily-news/2... via @militarydotcom.bsky.social

Military Reporters & Editors Awards Contest Deadline Extended to August 1 ACCESS Newswire is the leading global press release distribution service. Tell your story and reach millions of journalists. Contact us today to get started.

Military Reporters & Editor’s Awards Deadline Extended! www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/...

Military Domestic Violence Convictions Skyrocketed After Commanders Were Removed from Process Courts-martial are on the rise for domestic violence charges across the Defense Department services.

Military Domestic Violence Convictiins have surged since commanders were removed from prosecution decisions. Via @militarydotcom.bsky.social @stevenbeynon.bsky.social www.military.com/daily-news/i...