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At Wounded Paw Project we hold a deep sense of gratitude for our veterans. Recognizing the sacrifices they have made, we are committed to providing a place for useful information tailored specifically for them. This is our way of giving back, by creating a space where veterans can find resources, support, and a community that understands their unique experiences.
Pay & Benefits
Military Times
- DOD trying to head off problems with troops’ household goods moves July 24, 2025PCS task force working to solve troops' real-time household goods moving problems.
- Over 20 million DOD users to get new online login verification process July 22, 2025The new myAuth system replaces the legacy DS Logon system, which authenticates users onto more than 200 Defense Department and Veterans Affairs websites.
- Senators criticize CFPB for dropping action on troops’ overdraft fees July 17, 2025CFPB ordered Navy Federal in November 2024 to pay $80 million to service members unfairly charged overdraft fees. CFPB terminated that mandate this month.
Education & Transition
Military Times
- Trump pick to lead VA health care reopens fight over ‘choice’ for vets July 24, 2025John Bartrum, nominee to be VA Under Secretary for Health, said he wants more freedom for veterans to use medical care options outside the department.
- Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts July 23, 2025GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts.
- Research offers link between burn pit smoke and serious brain injuries July 21, 2025The findings suggest potential new reasons for mental health challenges of veterans exposed to toxic chemicals while in the ranks.
Veterans
Military Times
- Trump pick to lead VA health care reopens fight over ‘choice’ for vets July 24, 2025John Bartrum, nominee to be VA Under Secretary for Health, said he wants more freedom for veterans to use medical care options outside the department.
- Letters on display from the mastermind of Pearl Harbor attack July 23, 2025Donated by the naval officer’s descendants, the two letters are now on display at the Fukushima Museum in Japan to mark the 80th anniversary of V-J Day.
- Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts July 23, 2025GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts.
Stripes - Top News
Top News
- Army units in Germany roll out big guns for DODEA student fair October 23, 2024The U.S. Army at Tower Barracks was out in force Wednesday to support Department of Defense Education Activity elementary school students for their annual STEM day.
- Construction moving ahead on Army’s $500 million Vicenza housing project October 23, 2024Construction is underway on four phases of a $500 million housing project in Vicenza that will provide 478 homes to Army families by 2028.
- Israeli strikes pound Lebanese coastal city after residents evacuate October 23, 2024There were no reports of casualties in Tyre, where the Israeli military had issued evacuation warnings. The 2,500-year-old city is known for its pristine beaches, ancient harbor and imposing Roman ruins. The buildings struck on Wednesday were between several heritage sites.
Stripes - Veterans
Top News
- Country duo The War and Treaty talk about military ties, playing concerts for service members October 23, 2024Country music duo The War and Treaty has been nominated for many awards and has several hits, but the road to fame started in an unlikely place.
- One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107 October 20, 2024John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe’s native language, has died. He was 107.
- Former Marine charged in NYC subway chokehold death set to stand trial October 20, 2024A U.S. Marine Corps veteran charged with manslaughter for placing a man in a deadly chokehold aboard a New York City subway train last year will soon have his day in court.
My Health - VA
VHA
Inside Veterans Health
- Army Veteran Finds Inspiration through Sports April 3, 2018Blind Veteran Deanna Callender is making her sixth trip to the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic this week. She tells Veterans to focus on what you can do and then do it. Read the full story
- Preparation Key for Veteran with Chronic Condition March 27, 2018Army Veteran Nicole Bundas has the strength to talk about something which would have made the upstairs folks at Downton Abbey swoon. She's more than willing to tell her story to help other Veterans. Read the full story
- Gulf War Veterans – Research Volunteers Needed March 20, 2018VA researchers are looking for better treatments for Veterans with Gulf War Illness, a group of symptoms found in about one third of Veterans deployed in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Read the full story