From the VA News September 14 26 E-Newsletter. Submitted by: John A Miterko WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a record-high $1.17 billion in grants to 680 organizations nationwide to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The grants, which will be distributed in FY2027, follow VA’s housing of 51,936 … Read more
The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to helping VA deliver high-quality health care. The OIG reviewed acute inpatient mental health care at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio. Inspectors evaluated care in five areas, provided preliminary observations to leaders, and later issued 13 recommendations. The Mental Health Executive Council included required … Read more
Every September 18, the United States pauses to mark the birthday of its youngest military branch: the United States Air Force. Though American airmen had already fought and died in two world wars by the time the holiday was established, the Air Force itself did not exist as an independent service until 1947. Its birthday … Read more
The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides independent oversight. The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act (VACAA) of 2014 and VA Choice and Quality Employment Act (VCQEA) of 2017 require the OIG to determine, annually, a minimum of five clinical and five nonclinical Veterans Health Administration (VHA) occupations with the largest staffing shortages within … Read more
The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of VA programs. Using information from previous contract audits, the OIG identified ways to help ensure VA gets the best possible prices when buying medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and services through the VA Federal Supply Schedule (VA FSS) program. The … Read more
Remembering September 11 Every year on September 11, the United States observes Patriot Day, a solemn national day of remembrance for the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Established by joint resolution of Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2001, Patriot Day asks Americans … Read more
From the Military News August 31, 2026 E-Newsletter. Furnished by: John A. Miterko After 25 Years Without a New PTSD Drug, Here’s What’s in the Pipeline Roughly 13 million Americans live with PTSD. The FDA has approved only two medications for it, both more than two decades old. By Brandon Wile The FDA approved sertraline, brand … Read more
Applications Now Accepted For The Vietnam Veterans of America, Texas State Council, Alberto Rodriguez, Robert Spencer, and Don Carlos Kennedy Memorial Scholarship. Awarded to: A Vietnam Veteran, current spouse, their child, or grandchild. March 1, 2027 Deadline Please see the attached information below. Note: DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ESSAY, as it will … Read more
WASHINGTON–Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced its partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC). As a signatory of the NFDC Charter, the VA OIG has committed dedicated analysts and investigators to the prosecutor-led effort to strengthen interagency … Read more
Nominations have closed. The winners will be announced at the October 2026 Convention in Ft. Worth. POINTMAN OF THE YEAR: Presented to the Individual Member who, in the opinion of the chapter membership, has stepped forward to take the lead in achieving the goals and ideals of VVA and the Chapter, exemplified outstanding leadership qualities, … Read more