


IAVA names former Marine Corps pilot Kyleanne Hunter as next CEO
Hunter becomes the second woman to lead the advocacy group's efforts in highlighting the challenges of young veterans.

Pentagon & Congress
Advocates push Senate to drop changes in 90/10 rule for vets benefits
A provision in the Republican-backed reconciliation bill would roll back restrictions on what federal funds for-profit colleges can receive.

Machine gun missing at California Army post
“Currently, there are no indications of any criminal activity,” said a spokesperson for the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Report: US Coast Guard ship denied port call in Solomons
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter was recently unable to get clearance for a scheduled port call in the Solomon Islands, according to reports.

Pentagon plan aims to treat, prevent TBIs for the long haul
The new blueprint aims to identify each service member’s baseline brain health, while developing policies to prevent, identify and treat brain damage.

Biden commemorates ‘heroes’ killed 1 year ago in Kabul airport attack
Thirteen U.S. troops and more than 100 Afghan civilians died on Aug. 26, 2021.

Will Pentagon whistleblower Yevgeny Vindman retire as a colonel?
Army Col. Yevgeny Vindman will need a waiver from the White House to retire at that rank when he leaves the service on Wednesday.

How this Marine Corps clarinetist evacuated 2 US embassies in 1 year
This Marine just wanted to spend four years playing in a military band. Instead, he helped evacuate the U.S. embassies in Afghanistan in Ukraine.

VA cleared to use 3D printing tech to assist veterans’ surgeries
The product will be used to help doctors preparing for reconstructive surgeries of the jaw and face.

Is the US mission to support Ukraine getting a named operation?
Will Ukraine support be given its own Operation XYZ?

Veteran who illegally wiped $48m of student loans sentenced to 6 years
De'Reek Banks sent phony VA letters attesting to disabilities for more than 500 borrowers.
