In a recent letter by Representatives Bill Posey and Kathy Castor, the lawmakers advised including language in the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to stop planned cuts to…
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Over 40,000 National Guard may see their deployment end on June 24, one day before servicemembers would be eligible for federal benefits, according to a report by Politico. In an…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday that 20 of its facilities will reopen for select health care services “while ensuring a safe environment.” Safety measures outlined in…
USAA and The USAA Foundation, Inc. recently announced new funding efforts to support local communities impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The philanthropic effort focuses on four areas: financial assistance to…
In the COVID-19 Military Support Initiative’s (CMSI) virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday, participants involved in the support community for wounded veterans discussed the challenges posed to this vulnerable population…
A new partnership between Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine, and Army Medical Material Development Activity is supporting the production of 3-D-printed swabs used for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. “Before the pandemic hit,…
Child and Youth Services (CYS) at Fort Jackson, S.C., will reopen to mission-essential personnel June 1 as the base continues transitioning to a “steady state,” according to a recent press…
Military relief societies and nonprofit charities are reporting that “relatively few” military families are applying for financial assistance and aid programs offered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according…
Part of a new initiative to fight food insecurity and homelessness during the coronavirus crisis, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced new platforms to assist donations to one of the country’s most at-risk, vulnerable populations. The agency…
A new virtual tool developed by Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) helps “analyze information about their personnel, resources and programs to ensure the Navy can plan ahead to keep…