Upcoming Cost-of-Living Increase to Veterans’ Benefits in 2024 President Joe Biden, on June 14, 2023, authorized the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2023. The legislation, receiving cross-party support in the House and Senate, compels the Department of Veterans Affairs to align the cost-of-living adjustment for Veterans benefits in 2024 with the COLA applied…
Dana Brunson, a veteran social worker at VA with nearly two decades of experience, has found a new calling in her role as LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) since 2016. Brunson’s dedication and passion shine through as she spearheads the LGBTQ+ VCC Program, striving to improve health care services for LGBTQ+ Veterans. Related Articles: Brunson’s…
In Tomball, Texas, a disabled veteran, who was scammed, assaulted, and was on the brink of losing his VA accommodation, received some extraordinary news last Friday. Since March, the tumultuous journey of Roma “Joe” Whitten, a disabled veteran who fell victim to a scam that cost him thousands of dollars, has been under the media…
This coming July 4th, the 43rd iteration of America’s premier Independence Day celebration, A Capitol Fourth, will be led by renowned actor and TV host Alfonso Ribeiro. The event will be broadcasted live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and can be streamed on PBS at www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth, and on YouTube on Tuesday, July…
Washington, DC – The Department of the Navy (DON) recently revealed adjustments to the records of the 15 sailors who were formerly attached to the USS Philadelphia (CL-41). These servicemen are often referred to as the ‘Philadelphia 15’. The announcement was made in a ceremony at the Pentagon on June 16, presided by Franklin Parker,…
In an announcement that carries global significance, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg revealed that NATO is planning to welcome Ukraine into a novel NATO-Ukraine Defense Council as an equal participant. This revelation was made public during a press conference held in Brussels today. The specifics surrounding the Defense Council will be unveiled at the forthcoming…
Loneliness is a universal experience, cutting across age, gender, race, and socioeconomic background. However, for some individuals, particularly the vulnerable among us, this state of solitude can transform into a chronic condition. Intriguingly, even those with robust social support systems are not immune to feelings of loneliness. Related Articles: VA neurologist, Dr. Indira Subramanian, paints…
Fort Johnson, LA – Over a hundred years ago, as many as 150,000 individuals from New Jersey pledged their allegiance and served in the Great War. Among them, one stood sentinel alongside Sgt. William Henry Johnson, the newly anointed namesake of Fort Johnson in Louisiana. This transformation was marked in a ceremony held on June…
Washington, DC – From a young age, 19-year-old Miles Avery had an unwavering admiration for the Army, nurturing a lifelong ambition to be an Army Soldier.. The U.S. Army Birthday Festival, held on June 10 at the National Museum of the United States Army in Washington, D.C., offered Miles a unique opportunity to live his…
Washington, DC – A recent incident involving a helicopter mishap in northeastern Syria resulted in 22 service members getting injured, as reported by the Pentagon. The accident, which took place over the weekend, happened shortly after takeoff. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh informed reporters on Tuesday that the mishap was caused by a problem with one…
