Iraq veteran, rescued from suicide, tells of gaps in VA help

An Iraq War vet injured by a bomb in 2003 provided a picture of the human costs of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee when he told lawmakers  how he received care for post-traumatic stress disorderonly after he attempted suicide, according to a story by Politico.

Debt Fight Threatens Military Pay, Base Services

WASHINGTON — For the second time this year, a budget showdown between the White House and Republicans in Congress threatens to halt military paychecks, veterans benefits and base services, all while the wars overseas continue unabated.

Feds File Emergency Motion to Keep DADT in Effect for Now

SAN FRANCISCO — The Obama administration has asked an appeals court to reconsider its order last week demanding an immediate halt to the enforcement of the ban on openly gay troops in the military.

Pentagon Strategy Prepares For War In Cyberspace

The U.S. military can fight on land, in the air, at sea and in space. Now it has a strategy for operations in a new domain: cyberspace.

Why military veterans make great employees

(CNN) — Last Sunday, on the final stop of their final day in North America, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridgepopped in to a Los Angeles job fair for military veterans and spouses. William and Catherine spent their time with vets and enlightened business leaders looking to pair talent with opportunity.