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STRIPES (Matthew M. Burke) - For some military families with special needs, promised support doesn’t always materialize | Stars and Stripes

Families describe problems with the Exceptional Family Member Program that include accessible housing and waiting lists for specialized medical care for their children.

STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Cellphones, blankets and rental help offered again to homeless veterans | Stars and Stripes

The program enables the VA to immediately start providing phones, food, blankets, clothes, hygiene items and bus passes to homeless veterans.

STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - ‘Hospital on wheels’ to start serving rural veterans | Stars and Stripes

The vans come equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, as well as technology linking clinicians inside the vehicles with doctors.

STRIPES - Separating the bad actors from the good when navigating the VA | Stars and Stripes

If even a former insider like me gets a smack upside the head for years on end, it’s no surprise so many veterans feel hopeless and turn to outside groups.

STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Momentum builds to establish a flag for families who have lost veterans to suicide | Stars and Stripes

The Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act directs the VA to establish the Green Star Service Flag for the grieving families.

JUSTTHENEWS (Steven Richards) - VA chief Collins urges Camp Lejeune veterans to seek VA care, warns of lawyers chasing big fees

Secretary Doug Collins urges Camp Lejeune veterans to take advantage of VA screening to get the healthcare they need, but urges caution dealing with unscrupulous law firms.

STRIPES - Congress Is debating the details. Our military families are living the consequences. | Stars and Stripes

We are grateful — for survival, for sacrifice, for the honor of loving those who served. But gratitude does not pay a mortgage.

STRIPES - A Midwest VA center holds the key to better outcomes for US service members | Stars and Stripes

Keeping veterans connected into support systems, especially during the heightened risk period of separation from the military, is vital.

STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Paralyzed Veterans of America points to high caseloads and long waits for rehab counseling at VA job readiness program | Stars and Stripes

Long waits and cumbersome requirements are affecting the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program, according to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - $10 million bill would fund outdoor recreation to help veterans reintegrate after military service | Stars and Stripes

The Veterans Outdoors Rehabilitation Act would provide grants to fund outdoor activities that could help veterans connect with the community.