Military Times
Veteran & Retirement Report
January 16, 2024
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New life insurance program for disabled vets sees high demand
Veterans can get up to $40,000 in life insruance coverage through the program regardless of their health status. Read More
VA disputes GOP claim that money for vets is going to migrants instead
VA disputes GOP claim that money for vets is going to migrants instead
Republican lawmakers have accused the department of using funding and resources to help with immigration work at the expense of veterans services. Read More
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusations
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusations
Lawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016. Read More
Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles French
Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles French
The secretary of the Navy announced the sea service will name a new destroyer after a WWII hero aptly referred to as the 'Human Tugboat.' Read More
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British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100
British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden really wants to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6. Read More
Lawmakers scramble for solutions with shutdown deadline just days away
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 14, 2024. Read More
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VA attorney disciplined for video mocking Israeli hostages
Some Republican lawmakers had called for harsher action against the employee after she mocked Israeli hostages in a video she posted. Read More
Fed retirement plan ends year with positive returns
Here’s how the TSP did in December. Read More
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Army veteran gets over four years in prison for Capitol riot role
Army veteran William Chrestman pleaded guilty in October to obstructing the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress for certifying the Electoral College vote. Read More
Marine vet Ray Epps gets a year of probation for his Capitol riot role
Prosecutors had recommended a six-month term of imprisonment for Epps. Read More