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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
- DoD schools struggle to identify, support military children with learning disabilities, GAO finds August 28, 2026A GAO review found gaps at multiple stages of DODEA's process for identifying and supporting students with specific learning disabilities.
- AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all August 17, 2026Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history.
- DoD to launch pilot for some service members to freeze sperm, eggs August 12, 2026The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for some service members to freeze their sperm or eggs.
Veterans
Military Times
- Steel and Stone: Army Museum’s newest exhibit shares untold stories of engineers on 9/11 August 28, 2026In its latest exhibit, the National Museum of the U.S. Army highlights the Engineering Corps' role in the nation’s recovery in the wake of 9/11.
- Lawmakers demand VA bring back LGBTQ+ care coordinators August 26, 2026Lawmakers are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to bring back dedicated LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinators.
- Marine, actor, spy: ‘Ortiz’s War’ depicts pursuits of World War II commando August 25, 2026Written by Katie S. Sanders and Nicholas Reynolds, "Ortiz's War" weaves the tale of the most battle-decorated member of the OSS.
VHA
Military Times
- Washington’s orders to troops after July 4: You’re fighting for a new nation July 5, 2026July 4 severed ties with Great Britain, but it was on July 5 that the former colonials got down to the nuts-and-bolts of governing and winning a war.
- Unemployment for post-9/11 veterans climbs in June as nation’s job market slides July 3, 2026The closely watched jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans bumped up from 4.1% in May to 4.8% in June as national job creation plunged.
- Medal of Honor recipient Bruce Crandall, whose heroism was chronicled in ‘We Were Soldiers Once,’ dies at 93 June 2, 2026Ret. Col. Bruce Crandall received the Medal of Honor for repeatedly flying his helicopter into intense enemy fire to evacuate dozens of wounded troops.