Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Biden taps Susan Rice as domestic policy adviser, Denis McDonough for VA
President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. He’s also nominating Denis McDonough as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
Veterans help construct country's largest VA clinic in Phoenix
It's a full-circle moment for Valley veterans who are working to construct the soon-to-be largest Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in the country, right here in Phoenix.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
DHS, veterans organization call on vets to help fight 2020 election disinformation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) are teaming up to help veterans combat the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
Cindy McCain to campaign on behalf of Joe Biden in Prescott
The Biden campaign will hold a Republican Veterans roundtable in Prescott on Oct. 20. The event will be hosted by Cindy McCain and former Maricopa Co. Attorney Rick Romley.
Jon Stewart joins lawmakers in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill into law protecting veterans from fraud
The law makes it a first-degree felony victimize 10 or more veterans out of at least $50,000.
Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.
Fired VA staffer facing 7 murder counts in insulin deaths
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
Wounded Warrior Project commits $10 million to helping veterans impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The Wounded Warrior Project said that they will give financial assistance to veterans who are unable to meet their food or shelter needs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Veteran, 95, recovers from coronavirus, family says: 'Pretty hardcore'
A 95-year-old veteran who lived through the Great Depression and World War II just beat the coronavirus.
Arizona Senate rejects Ducey's veteran tax cut measure
The GOP-controlled Senate shot down the stand-alone proposal. Four Republicans joined all 13 Democrats in opposing the measure.
Woman pleads guilty to defrauding VA out of nearly $1.8 million in veteran benefits
Claudia Ann Merrill admitted to submitting false applications in veterans’ names and their surviving spouses’ names, federal prosecutors said.