The VA Department budget will be reduced in an attempt to make spending more efficient. Large veteran organizations are offering suggestions to possible reduce the budget. These changes and cuts include mandatory overtime, staff size, and other programs that may be considered excessively costly, such as shredding documents. A hearing was held to discuss...
In an odd show of bipartisan support, multiple top Republicans and Democrats are calling for defense cuts to be off the table. The message being pushed is that military spending has been hit enough by an agreement between President Obama and Republicans. Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Boehner argued the military has...
Tuition assistance may be under some scrutinizing as the Pentagon looks to put cap on the amount military members can receive per credit hour. College money is one of the largest selling points for recruiters. The Post 911 GI Bill is a goal every Active Duty and Reservist can achieve, but the option to...
The VFW opposes any changes to active duty and vet benefits. But, with the need for a $1.2 trillion in federal budget cuts, some benefits are being put on the chopping block. Because of this, the VFW is asking members to contact lawmakers in opposition to any cuts affecting military members. Sen. McCain recently...
There are current plans in the works to cut thousands of soldiers from active-duty roles. The Army reserve is ready to absorb these active-duty losses. These types are due to budget reductions required by the federal government. There are currently many shortages throughout the Army reserve. Picking up some of these soldiers who are...
The American Legion is not happy about proposed Department of Defense and veteran benefit cuts. The nations largest veterans organization says it would further hurt the economy and do irreparable damage to the capabilities of the armed services to protect the US. The Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction is expected to make...