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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.
Pay & Benefits
Military Times
- Military families face four key health care deadlines by March 31 March 13, 2025Deadlines are looming for these health care-related tasks.
- Military medical system unprepared for future conflict, experts say March 11, 2025Only about 10% of military general surgeons experience the patient volume and level of acute cases necessary to remain designated "combat ready."
- Military families: Tell us about your household goods move March 11, 2025We want to hear the good, the bad and the ugly about how the movers treated you and your personal belongings.
Education & Transition
Military Times
- Judge orders return of dismissed probationary workers at VA, DOD March 13, 2025Thousands of federal employees could be reinstated to their government jobs following the ruling.
- CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan vets group to step down later this spring March 13, 2025Allison Jaslow has served in the top role at IAVA for the last two years.
- Democrats to focus on women, minorities in military personnel debates March 12, 2025Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said she'll push for better access to abortion services for troops despite slim chances of progress this year.
Veterans
Military Times
- Judge orders return of dismissed probationary workers at VA, DOD March 13, 2025Thousands of federal employees could be reinstated to their government jobs following the ruling.
- CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan vets group to step down later this spring March 13, 2025Allison Jaslow has served in the top role at IAVA for the last two years.
- Democrats to focus on women, minorities in military personnel debates March 12, 2025Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said she'll push for better access to abortion services for troops despite slim chances of progress this year.
Stripes - Top News
Top News
- Army units in Germany roll out big guns for DODEA student fair October 23, 2024The U.S. Army at Tower Barracks was out in force Wednesday to support Department of Defense Education Activity elementary school students for their annual STEM day.
- Construction moving ahead on Army’s $500 million Vicenza housing project October 23, 2024Construction is underway on four phases of a $500 million housing project in Vicenza that will provide 478 homes to Army families by 2028.
- Israeli strikes pound Lebanese coastal city after residents evacuate October 23, 2024There were no reports of casualties in Tyre, where the Israeli military had issued evacuation warnings. The 2,500-year-old city is known for its pristine beaches, ancient harbor and imposing Roman ruins. The buildings struck on Wednesday were between several heritage sites.
Stripes - Veterans
Top News
- Country duo The War and Treaty talk about military ties, playing concerts for service members October 23, 2024Country music duo The War and Treaty has been nominated for many awards and has several hits, but the road to fame started in an unlikely place.
- One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107 October 20, 2024John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe’s native language, has died. He was 107.
- Former Marine charged in NYC subway chokehold death set to stand trial October 20, 2024A U.S. Marine Corps veteran charged with manslaughter for placing a man in a deadly chokehold aboard a New York City subway train last year will soon have his day in court.
My Health - VA
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