Military Times

• VA to resume new electronic health record rollout in mid-2026
  Posted on Friday December 20, 2024
  The project was scheduled to take 10 years and cost $16 billion. Nearly eight years later, only six of VA’s 170-plus medical sites are using the software. Continue Reading »
• Suicides among veterans remain unchanged despite federal focus
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  The figures are the latest available from federal census data and suggest limited progress on the issue of suicide prevention by Veterans Affairs leaders. Continue Reading »
• Looming government shutdown could hurt military families, veterans
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  Plans to avert a partial government shutdown starting this weekend appeared scuttled after President-elect Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan deal. Continue Reading »
• Senate finalizes plans for a massive junior enlisted pay boost in 2025
  Posted on Wednesday December 18, 2024
  Troops ranked E-4 and below would see a 14.5% raise and all other troops a 4.5% raise under legislation headed to the White House. Continue Reading »
• Plan to avert government shutdown does not include extra VA funds
  Posted on Wednesday December 18, 2024
  VA leaders had asked for roughly $6.6 billion in extra funding for FY25, and said they could face problems with hiring and programs without it. Continue Reading »
• Plan would cover all health care costs for thousands of vets overseas
  Posted on Tuesday December 17, 2024
  Providing more health care coverage for disabled veterans living abroad could be a major focus of the next session of Congress. Continue Reading »
• Congress finalizes sweeping bill to help veteran caregivers
  Posted on Tuesday December 17, 2024
  The measure to expand assistance for veteran caregivers easily passed both the House and Senate, and now heads to the White House to become law. Continue Reading »
• ‘Colder than hell’: Two vets recall Battle of the Bulge fears, mayhem
  Posted on Monday December 16, 2024
  "Everyone was scared. ... I sometimes think of the people who were there. Dirty GIs. Unshaven. Dirty as the devil. Cold. Miserable." Continue Reading »
• At the Battle of the Bulge, this tank commander wouldn’t back down
  Posted on Monday December 16, 2024
  Brig. Gen. Bruce C. Clarke should have been on leave in Paris, enjoying a well-earned break from the nearly constant combat he’d been in since D-Day. Continue Reading »
• US and allies mark 80th anniversary of WWII Battle of the Bulge
  Posted on Friday December 13, 2024
  One of the most important and deadly battles in World War II, the Battle of the Bulge stopped Adolf Hitler’s last-ditch offensive. Continue Reading »

Readers Digest

• 19 Best Places to Travel 2025 for Memories That Will Last a Lifetime
  Posted on Friday December 20, 2024
  Get your suitcase ready, because we came up with the definitive list of the best places to travel this year. Happy travels! The post 19 Best Places to Travel 2025 for Memories That Will Last a Lifetime appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• Attention, Millennials: Gen Z Is Now Coming for This Fashion Trend
  Posted on Friday December 20, 2024
  Is this newly targeted fashion trend a total giveaway that you're ... gulp ... old? See why Gen Z says this trend should be left in the dust. The post Attention, Millennials: Gen Z Is Now Coming for This Fashion Trend appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• 60 New Year’s Trivia Questions to Count Down to 2025
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  Count down to 2025 with these New Year's trivia questions for adult and kids The post 60 New Year’s Trivia Questions to Count Down to 2025 appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• If You Have a Baby on New Year’s, Here’s What May Happen
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  From cash to photo ops to free sausages, the first baby of the new year is often celebrated with a fun (and quirky) array of gifts. The post If You Have a Baby on New Year’s, Here’s What May Happen appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• EXCLUSIVE: Adrienne Bailon-Houghton on Wellness & Motherhood: “Learning How to Say No Has Been a Gift”
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  Singer, actress and former co-host of "The Real" spills the tea on motherhood, holiday traditions and her big goals for 2025. The post EXCLUSIVE: Adrienne Bailon-Houghton on Wellness & Motherhood: “Learning How to Say No Has Been a Gift” appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• You’re Spending a Lot More at the Airport Than You Think—Here’s How Much
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  Airport spending sprees can soar sky-high fast. Here's why—and how to land savings before takeoff. The post You’re Spending a Lot More at the Airport Than You Think—Here’s How Much appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• 40 Grinch Quotes That Will Make Your Heart Grow by Three Sizes
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  Your holiday cheer will triple in size with these Grinch quotes! The post 40 Grinch Quotes That Will Make Your Heart Grow by Three Sizes appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• It’s Not Your Imagination: Flights Are Getting Longer—Here’s Why
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  Flight times are longer, but planes are landing on time (or early!) more often. What gives? An airline expert explains. The post It’s Not Your Imagination: Flights Are Getting Longer—Here’s Why appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• What 2025 Has in Store for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
  Posted on Thursday December 19, 2024
  Next year could be epic—if you play your cards right. Here’s what you need to know about your zodiac sign's 2025 horoscope. The post What 2025 Has in Store for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »
• This Is the Worst Place to Store Your Passport When Traveling
  Posted on Wednesday December 18, 2024
  Whatever you do, don't store your passport here—you might regret it. The post This Is the Worst Place to Store Your Passport When Traveling appeared first on Reader's Digest. Continue Reading »