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80th Anniversary of Japan's Surrender Highlights Fading Memories of Canadian Veterans

Relatives of Canadian veterans gathered in Ottawa on August 14, 2023, to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender, highlighting the dwindling number of surviving veterans from the Battle of Hong Kong and the concern that their stories are not being passed on to younger generations.

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Volga District Implements 200 Support Measures for Special Military Operation Veterans

The Volga Federal District is implementing 200 support measures for special military operation participants and their families, including job placement, business assistance, and rehabilitation, with Penza Oblast showcasing a regional personnel program and veteran association.

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VA Terminates Union Contracts, Citing Trump Order and Need to Improve Veteran Care

The Department of Veterans Affairs terminated collective bargaining agreements with five major unions, impacting thousands of employees, citing President Trump's executive order, concerns about union activities, and the need to improve veteran care.

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VA Cancels Plans for Mass Layoffs, Will Reduce Staff by 30,000

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will not conduct mass layoffs, instead reducing its staff by roughly 30,000 employees by September, primarily through attrition, a hiring freeze, and deferred resignations, after previously considering cutting 80,000 jobs.

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Germany's First Veterans Day Addresses Long-Overdue Support for Bundeswehr Veterans

Germany will hold its first Veterans Day on June 15th, honoring Bundeswehr veterans and addressing issues like PTSD support, after a 15-year advocacy campaign by the German Veterans Association to overcome stigma and improve veteran care following challenges in receiving adequate support and lengthy...

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VA Restricts Publication and Public Speech for Medical Personnel

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ordered its physicians and scientists to obtain clearance from political appointees before publishing or speaking publicly, following a New England Journal of Medicine article warning about risks to veterans' health from staff reductions; this sparked conce...

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CHP Addresses Transparency Concerns in National Solidarity Commission

CHP leader Özgür Özel met with veterans' groups before the third meeting of the National Solidarity, Brotherhood, and Democracy Commission, addressing transparency concerns regarding a previous closed-door session with MIT representatives and emphasizing CHP's commitment to open dialogue and account...

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VA Terminates Union Contracts, Citing Trump Order and Cost Concerns

The Department of Veterans Affairs terminated collective bargaining agreements with five major unions, affecting thousands of employees, citing President Trump's executive order and cost concerns, triggering legal challenges and impacting veteran care services.

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VA Hearing Exposes $341 Million in Improperly Documented Incentive Payments

A House Committee hearing revealed that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improperly documented $341 million of $1.2 billion in incentive payments for recruitment, relocation, and retention between 2020 and 2023; one example cited was a $30,000 relocation payment to an employee who never moved...

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LA VA Center Closure Impacts 600 Veterans Amid Anti-ICE Riots

Over 600 veteran appointments were canceled after the Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Care Center closed for five days due to anti-ICE riots that resulted in the building's defacement with threats against federal immigration officials; VA Secretary Doug Collins criticized California Governor Newsom and Lo...

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Minnesota Veterans Secure \$1 Million in Funding

The Minnesota Legislature approved over \$1 million in funding for veterans' services, preventing cuts to programs that support homeless and at-risk veterans, following advocacy efforts by organizations like MACV and community support.

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Florida Executes Army Veteran for 1998 Quadruple Murder

Florida executed Jeffrey Hutchinson, a 62-year-old Army veteran, on Thursday for the 1998 shotgun murders of his girlfriend and three children, despite his claims of innocence and suffering from Gulf War Illness.

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