Starting October 1, new changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill will go into effect. Eligible students will be able to pay for more education and training programs, including programs that do not lead to a college degree, correspondence training, apprenticeship training, and more.

White House officials say failure to approve a debt ceiling increase would be “totally devastating” to military and veterans. And, Congress passes GI Bill fixes.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill was a major victory for today’s generation of veterans. However, it was not a perfect bill.

Olympic College recently dedicated a new facility for helping former servicemembers with their VA benefits.

Army approves death penalty option in trial for accused Fort Hood shooter. And, U.S. officials say the White House is offering to keep up to 10,000 troops in Iraq next year.

A hearing was held regarding the problems connected to the GI Bill Improvement Act of 2010. One issue covered was that of “fraudulent individuals” who misrepresent their businesses as service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses.

DoD objects to provisions of veterans job bill. And, new study finds women handle combat stress as well as men.

New Post-9/11 GI Bill overview. And, a look at the struggle Marines are facing trying to convince Afghan locals they will not abandon them.

Missouri Guard continues recovery missions in tornado ravaged Joplin. And, shortcomings in care for wounded veterans draws ire from senators.

Arizona State University plans a ribbon cutting this fall for its new veterans’ center in honor of former student-athlete and fallen soldier Pat Tillman.