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
- Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program October 3, 2025No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
- Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety October 2, 2025"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
- How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families October 1, 2025The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.
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
- Adam Driver set to star as Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman October 7, 2025Chapman, who was killed in Afghanistan during 2002’s deadly Battle at Takur Ghar, had his Air Force Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2018.
- Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump October 3, 2025The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.
- Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities October 1, 2025Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.
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