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
- Feds pay out $17M to families sickened by Navy’s fuel-contaminated water in Hawaii June 26, 2026Each of the 629 people received about $27,000. Affected service members have received nothing.
- DoD scraps plan to privatize commissaries June 25, 2026DoD concluded “the potential cost savings of privatization are unlikely to be realized without severely degrading the benefits these programs provide."
- Military families paying $1,000 out of pocket for moves, survey shows June 24, 2026A new survey on military family well-being reveals challenges with the PCS experience, as well as spouse unemployment, food insecurity and housing costs.
Veterans
Military Times
- House vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation June 25, 2026A bill that encompasses two popular pieces of legislation — the Major Richard Star Act and the Love Lives On Act — has been stalled.
- Following reports of staff shortages and safety concerns, VA to centralize its police force June 25, 2026The VA police force has faced challenges with recruiting and retention, raising safety concerns at facilities.
- VA to fire employee for alleged abuse of disabled vet at a state-run veterans home June 24, 2026The veteran's wife captured video of the incident that's now gone viral. She told Military Times that she set up a hidden camera after suspecting abuse.
VHA
Military Times
- 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.
- Air Force units earn honors for rescues during US evacuation from Afghanistan May 1, 2026Units assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base received the Presidential Unit Citation for rescue operations during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
- 15 Fairchild airmen awarded for refueling roles in combat operations April 2, 2026The airmen were recognized for providing "crucial refueling" in contested airspace.