Policy

Virginia Governor Puts Focus on Military and Veterans

Virginia’s governor Glenn Youngkin signed 23 bills highlighting the priorities of Virginia’s military and veteran community.

May 22, 2022

From the Pentagon

Military Student Sues Armed Forces Over HIV Policy

A military college student said in a lawsuit filed Thursday that armed services officials deemed him unfit for service because he tested positive for HIV.

May 8, 2022

Virginia Military Institute Faces Lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed against the Virginia Military Institute and the VMI Board of Visitors, claiming that the military college has violated Governor Glenn Youngkin’s policies that prohibit divisive training.

April 9, 2022

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American Public University System Partners with U.S. Cyber Command to Help Strengthen the Country's Cybersecurity Operations

American Public University System (APUS) is partnering with the U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to help strengthen the country's cybersecurity posture.

April 3, 2022

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Study Points to how Discrimination in Military Towns Impact Service Members of Color

A new study reveals that almost a third of the military families surveyed said they had turned down duty assignments over concerns about the racial climate at the new installation — even though they knew it could hurt their careers.

March 13, 2022

Proposed Bill Would Help Veterans With Illnesses Stemming From Toxic Exposure During Service

The U.S. House of Representatives will vote next week on legislation that would make it easier for post-9/11 veterans exposed to toxic battlefield pollutants to receive health care and disability payments, reports military.com.

February 25, 2022

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U.S. House Passes Partisan Bill Meant to Boost Global Competitiveness with China

In an effort to counter China's growing economic influence, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill designed to boost America's global competitiveness within manufacturing and scientific research.

February 11, 2022

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Advancing West Virginia Bill Exempts Military from Free Tuition Community Service Requirement

Members of the West Virginia National Guard and other military branches may soon be exempt from a small community service requirement within the state’s tuition-free community college program.

February 4, 2022

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$21M from Army and USDA to Help Assess Family Maltreatment Cases in the Military

Researchers at New York University’s College of Dentistry have received an estimated $21 million in federal funding the U.S. Army and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

January 9, 2022

Military families participate in a parade at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1, 2021, to commemorate Month of the Military Child as well as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Student Vets Taking Remote Courses Can Keep Full GI Housing Benefits Through Summer

Student veterans taking remote classes due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic can maintain their full GI Bill housing benefits — which were set to expire in December — until next summer, according to plans finalized by Congress.

December 29, 2021

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Center for Responsible Lending Expresses Support for Capping Interest Rates on Consumer Loans at 36%

The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) expressed support for a bipartisan bill that would limit the interest rate on consumer loans to no more than 36% Annual Percentage Rate (APR), if passed.

November 18, 2021

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Syracuse University Awarded New $5 Million Federal Grant to Assist Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) was selected as part of Biden-Harris administration’s $100 million Community Navigator Pilot Program.

October 29, 2021

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Massachusetts Bill To Help Military Connected Children Receive Education in the State

October 22, 2021

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Study: DOD Efforts to Combat Waste and Fraud Are Incomplete and Inadequate

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that found the Department of Defense has not finalized and implemented a comprehensive approach to combat department-wide fraud.

October 1, 2021

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Women and Minorities Have Become Harder to Recruit, Prompting Air Force To Diversify Its Leadership

September 24, 2021

Biden Administration Asks 11 Trump-Appointed Military Academy Advisers To Resign or Be Dismissed

September 10, 2021

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Naval Academy Issues New Punishment Policy for Midshipmen Violating COVID-19 Safety Rules

The U.S. Naval Academy has issued a new punishment policy for students – called midshipmen – violating COVID-19 safety rules, The Capital Gazette reported. “The first time a midshipman violated the Naval Academy’s rules intended to slow the spread of COVID 19 they face getting demerits, enough to be considered a major discipline offense but […]

March 19, 2021

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Head of Army War College Under Investigation for “Allegation of Inappropriate Touching”

Army War College Commandant Maj. Gen. Stephen Maranian – suspended earlier this month – is being investigated for abusive sexual contact with an Army civilian, Task & Purpose reported. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Command are investigating the case, said Col. Cathy Wilkinson, chief of Army media relations. “These are allegations at this time and […]

February 19, 2021

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