For Veterans
Be The Voice For The Voiceless®
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
- Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures February 4, 2026A House subcommittee on Tuesday discussed proposed legislation on illnesses linked to service-connected exposures.
- Troops, veterans get free streaming of extended Olympics coverage February 4, 2026Those verified through ShopMyExchange.com can get free access to more than 2,500 hours streaming at the Winter Olympics.
- Military families will see slight increases in Tricare dental premiums January 29, 2026Increases take effect March 1.
Veterans
Military Times
- Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds February 6, 2026While the overall number of suicides went down in 2023, due to the overall veteran population declining, the rate of veteran suicide increased.
- Finding solace in chickens: One veteran’s fight to save his flock and mental health February 5, 2026Veterans lean on emotional support animals to help cope with their PTSD, but there are challenges to keeping them.
- NPS removes Native American signage at Little Bighorn National Monument February 5, 2026NPS recently removed signage at Little Bighorn National Monument under Trump's "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" executive order.
VHA
Military Times
- How the Civil War inspired this iconic poet’s classic Christmas song December 24, 2025Henry Wadsworth Longfellow vehemently objected to his son’s desire to enlist in the Union Army.
- Can Ken Burns revitalize American patriotism? November 13, 2025The 12-hour docuseries highlights nearly 150 characters and 36 battle sequences that range from the well-known, like Bunker Hill, to the more obscure.
- ‘Gunners!’ revives forgotten chapter of air war over Korea November 11, 2025A new book details the experiences of gunners on propeller-driven B-29 Superfortresses locked in combat with supersonic jets during the Korean War.