As part of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, the Department of Defense (DoD) has launched its STEP FORWARD campaign. This year’s theme, “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate,” is a call to action for everyone in the Department to do their part...

Active-duty service members can transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or dependent children, including a ward or foster child. Once the transfer is approved, dependents can apply for the benefits through VA. Find out if you are eligible to...

Veterans Affairs officials are warning about a spike in scam attempts targeting Veterans’ pensions that could result in serious financial problems for elderly or infirm individuals. Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission reported that about 2.8 million...

Licensed mental health providers treating Veterans in the community may apply for this comprehensive training in the assessment of PTSD and suicide risk. The training will be offered online via a live video conference and include didactic presentations and roleplay...

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is joining the nation in honoring volunteers and their contributions to the communities and organizations where they live and serve. During National Volunteer Week,...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major health concern for the military. Over the past two decades, nearly 450,000 service members have suffered a first-time TBI. While some occur in a deployed setting, the majority happen closer to home – during training, sports,...