For Veterans
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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.
Veterans Crisis Line - veteranscrisisline.net Dial 9-8-8 then press 1 Text 838255
Pay & Benefits
Military Times
- Tricare to increase pharmacy copayments, add new benefits in 2026 October 28, 2025The new rates reflect a 12% to 15.8% rise over current copays for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the Tricare mail-order pharmacy.
- Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance October 28, 2025In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
- How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues? October 27, 2025Commissary officials expect to be able to "sprint through Thanksgiving."
Education & Transition
Military Times
- Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals September 11, 2025Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.
- Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: report September 11, 2025Fewer veterans are donating their free time to charities today then they did four years ago, but their involvement remains strong.
- Advocates lobby for new approaches to preventing veteran suicides September 9, 2025The Veteran Alliance for Legislative Outreach and Reform wants more research into psychedelic-assisted therapy and other unconventional treatments.
Veterans
Military Times
- ‘Nuremberg’ to capture cat-and-mouse game between Göring, captors October 28, 2025The film follows the true story of Hermann Göring's incarceration and trial following his capture in the final days of WWII.
- With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own October 27, 2025During the longest battle of the Vietnam War, Steven Bennett put his observer’s life above his own.
- Recovery, resilience and returning from war in Ukraine October 25, 2025Soldiers have found ways to live their lives as productively as possible — and many still want to serve their country, even back at the front line.
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