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The view of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth from across the river. Image Credit: Robert E. Hersh

Navy Closes Premier East Coast Substance Abuse Program Due to Rat Infestation and Inability to Hire Competant Staff

The closure of Portsmouth’s top-tier substance abuse program is a stark reminder that our s...

Military Nov 20

Doug Collins addresses the nation as he prepares to take on the mission of reforming Veterans Affairs.

Trump Taps Former Georgia Congressman and Veteran Doug Collins to Head the Department of Veterans Affairs

Doug Collins’ journey from the pulpit to the battlefield and now to the helm of the VA embodies...

Veterans Benefits Nov 17

Vietnam War Army Veterans during the Milwaukee Veterans Day Parade, 2023. (DVIDS)

Social Security Announces 2.5% COLA: Will It Leave Retirees Struggling?

Military retirees get a 2.5 percent COLA bump in 2025—lowest since pre-pandemic. What’s behin...

Veterans Benefits Oct 22

A soldier stands with the assistance of two canes. (DVIDS)

Veterans’ Benefits in Jeopardy: Inside the VA’s $2.9 Billion Shortfall and What’s Next

Veterans face severe cuts to benefits if Congress doesn’t act fast. With millions relying, this...

Veteran Finances Sep 18

Peace of Mind for Our Heroes: Expanded Life Insurance Options for Veterans and Service Members

VA expands life insurance! New coverage for veterans and families. Higher limits, disability opti...

Military Jun 06

A Marine guides an AH-1W SuperCobra after refueling at Jalibah Air Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Image: NARA

USMC Colonel (Ret.) Eric Buer: A Memorial Day Promise – Fallen But Not Forgotten

As the echoes of Memorial Day fade, the haunting memories of ageless faces and unanswered questio...

Editorial May 30

There is no better place to share stories than on the porch of an old time country store (if you can still find one). Original illustration by SOFREP.

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Road to Redemption – Saving Our Veterans

In the quiet exchange between two aging warriors, I found a poignant reminder of the enduring spi...

Veterans Benefits Mar 15

Veterans, be sure to carefully check your meds before you take them.

A Quarter of a Million VA Patients May Get the Wrong Meds Due to Errors in New Electronic Health Records System

Veterans are being warned of a potential risk from prescription errors due to glitches in the Dep...

News Feb 16

Waiting for mediocre care in a crowded VA waiting room. SOFREP created original image.

The Bolduc Brief: The Broken Promises of Veteran Healthcare – A Legacy of Neglect

Veterans must confront the bitter truth that their well-being and needs have been consistently ne...

Editorial Feb 14

The VA is much like a house on fire. Original illustration by SOFREP.

Good at Killing Veterans not Helping Them: Why Improving the Veterans Administration is Like Refurbishing a House on Fire

The VA system is like a house engulfed in flames, where attempts at internal renovation are futil...

Editorial Dec 13

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Navy Closes Premier East Coast Substance Abuse Program Due to Rat Infestation and Inability to Hire Competant Staff

Trump Taps Former Georgia Congressman and Veteran Doug Collins to Head the Department of Veterans Affairs

Social Security Announces 2.5% COLA: Will It Leave Retirees Struggling?

Veterans’ Benefits in Jeopardy: Inside the VA’s $2.9 Billion Shortfall and What’s Next

Peace of Mind for Our Heroes: Expanded Life Insurance Options for Veterans and Service Members

USMC Colonel (Ret.) Eric Buer: A Memorial Day Promise – Fallen But Not Forgotten

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Road to Redemption – Saving Our Veterans

A Quarter of a Million VA Patients May Get the Wrong Meds Due to Errors in New Electronic Health Records System

The Bolduc Brief: The Broken Promises of Veteran Healthcare – A Legacy of Neglect

Good at Killing Veterans not Helping Them: Why Improving the Veterans Administration is Like Refurbishing a House on Fire

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Navy Closes Premier East Coast Substance Abuse Program Due to Rat Infestation and Inability to Hire Competant Staff

Trump Taps Former Georgia Congressman and Veteran Doug Collins to Head the Department of Veterans Affairs

Social Security Announces 2.5% COLA: Will It Leave Retirees Struggling?

Veterans’ Benefits in Jeopardy: Inside the VA’s $2.9 Billion Shortfall and What’s Next

Peace of Mind for Our Heroes: Expanded Life Insurance Options for Veterans and Service Members

USMC Colonel (Ret.) Eric Buer: A Memorial Day Promise – Fallen But Not Forgotten

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: The Road to Redemption – Saving Our Veterans

A Quarter of a Million VA Patients May Get the Wrong Meds Due to Errors in New Electronic Health Records System

The Bolduc Brief: The Broken Promises of Veteran Healthcare – A Legacy of Neglect

Good at Killing Veterans not Helping Them: Why Improving the Veterans Administration is Like Refurbishing a House on Fire

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