Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programs

Veterans Organizations Like Trump, But Fret Over Program Cuts

The Trump administration has been very receptive to listening to veterans organizations, Paul Shipley, first vice commander and acting commander of American Veterans (Amvets) told us. It is much more easy to work with them when it comes to talking about veterans' issues. But there are some things we are worried about.

VA, Defense Secretaries Agree to Improve Transition Process for Troops as They Leave Military Service

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the departments should work together better to support veterans before they leave the military.

Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programs

VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need.

GAO raises concerns about behavioral health services for veterans from community providers

Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Tell me a little bit about what initiated this investigation from GAO. Sharon Silas Sure. So this work was part of a mandate from Congress for us to take a look at behavioral health care issues. And this is actually the second report we did in response to this mandate. Terry Gerton So tell us a little bit, first off, about the concept of community care for veterans. Why is that important, and why is Congress in…

VA Secretary Collins visits Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON — For a day, Southern Illinois played host to two of the most important people involved with veterans' affairs.