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The veterans jobless rate saw a big jump as summer began
About 440,000 veterans filed for unemployment benefits last month.
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Prepare for mandatory COVID vaccines in September, Army tells commands
The directive came from an execute order sent to the force by Department of the Army Headquarters.
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VA may force employees to get COVID vaccines
Department officials are checking on the legality of mandatory vaccinations.
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The Navy is the service most vaccinated against COVID-19. The Marine Corps is the least
The Marine Corps’ rate has increased since March, though it’s still well behind the other services.
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VA telehealth options here to stay, secretary vows
Use of online medical appointments among VA patients skyrocketed during the pandemic.
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Military ends active-duty COVID vaccination support, but Guard effort endures
Active-duty troops might be done, but more than 12,000 Guardsmen are still helping vaccinate the public.
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Special leave accrual may continue for service members affected by pandemic restrictions
The service secretaries have been tasked with identifying deployable ships, mobile units or other duties where COVID-19 restrictions limit the ability for service members to take leave.
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VA promises renewed focus on preventing homelessness amid pandemic impact concerns
VA Secretary Denis McDonough also promises quick action on issues surrounding homeless prevention efforts in Los Angeles.
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Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn
Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won’t be available until later this fall.
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VA benefits backlog likely won’t be fixed until late 2022
About 191,000 cases have been pending for four months or more, almost three times the pre-pandemic level.
-
The veterans jobless rate saw a big jump as summer began
About 440,000 veterans filed for unemployment benefits last month.
-
Prepare for mandatory COVID vaccines in September, Army tells commands
The directive came from an execute order sent to the force by Department of the Army Headquarters.
-
VA may force employees to get COVID vaccines
Department officials are checking on the legality of mandatory vaccinations.
-
The Navy is the service most vaccinated against COVID-19. The Marine Corps is the least
The Marine Corps’ rate has increased since March, though it’s still well behind the other services.
-
VA telehealth options here to stay, secretary vows
Use of online medical appointments among VA patients skyrocketed during the pandemic.
-
Military ends active-duty COVID vaccination support, but Guard effort endures
Active-duty troops might be done, but more than 12,000 Guardsmen are still helping vaccinate the public.
-
Special leave accrual may continue for service members affected by pandemic restrictions
The service secretaries have been tasked with identifying deployable ships, mobile units or other duties where COVID-19 restrictions limit the ability for service members to take leave.
-
VA promises renewed focus on preventing homelessness amid pandemic impact concerns
VA Secretary Denis McDonough also promises quick action on issues surrounding homeless prevention efforts in Los Angeles.
-
Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn
Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won’t be available until later this fall.
-
VA benefits backlog likely won’t be fixed until late 2022
About 191,000 cases have been pending for four months or more, almost three times the pre-pandemic level.
-
The veterans jobless rate saw a big jump as summer began
About 440,000 veterans filed for unemployment benefits last month.
-
Prepare for mandatory COVID vaccines in September, Army tells commands
The directive came from an execute order sent to the force by Department of the Army Headquarters.
-
VA may force employees to get COVID vaccines
Department officials are checking on the legality of mandatory vaccinations.
-
The Navy is the service most vaccinated against COVID-19. The Marine Corps is the least
The Marine Corps’ rate has increased since March, though it’s still well behind the other services.
-
VA telehealth options here to stay, secretary vows
Use of online medical appointments among VA patients skyrocketed during the pandemic.
-
Military ends active-duty COVID vaccination support, but Guard effort endures
Active-duty troops might be done, but more than 12,000 Guardsmen are still helping vaccinate the public.
-
Special leave accrual may continue for service members affected by pandemic restrictions
The service secretaries have been tasked with identifying deployable ships, mobile units or other duties where COVID-19 restrictions limit the ability for service members to take leave.
-
VA promises renewed focus on preventing homelessness amid pandemic impact concerns
VA Secretary Denis McDonough also promises quick action on issues surrounding homeless prevention efforts in Los Angeles.
-
Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn
Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won’t be available until later this fall.
-
VA benefits backlog likely won’t be fixed until late 2022
About 191,000 cases have been pending for four months or more, almost three times the pre-pandemic level.













