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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 should fix parent notifications about alleged child abuse, IG says May 7, 2025DOD rules don't go far enough to ensure parents are aware of the specifics of allegations involving their children, the Inspector General found.
- DOD working on recipe to improve food on military bases May 6, 2025The DOD is working on a coordinated attack to address food problems on bases.
- Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems May 2, 2025But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.
Education & Transition
Military Times
- Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog May 7, 2025Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.
- Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul May 6, 2025Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
- Dems blast Trump’s pick for military personnel policy as too combative May 6, 2025Nominee Anthony Tata offered a partial apology for past comments attacking Democrats and Trump critics as traitors.
Veterans
Military Times
- Trump proclaims Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in WWII May 8, 2025Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday designating May 8, 2025, as a “day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.” It is not a federal holiday.
- Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog May 7, 2025Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.
- Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul May 6, 2025Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
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