Veterans and Police Assistance Agency- VPAA

08/25/2026

Commanders from the U.S. Marine Corps and the Italian San Marco Brigade come together to enhance their partnership during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026!

Senior leaders from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, and the Italian San Marco Brigade met during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026 to strengthen their collaborative partnership in

08/22/2026

Take a first look at the new memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as it gets ready to welcome the public in October!!!

Thirty-five years after the U.S.-led military coalition wrested Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, a memorial to honor those service members has found its home.

08/20/2026

Adjusting from military life to the civilian workforce can be challenging. Many veterans are keen to find ways to apply their leadership skills, discipline, and unique training in a new job setting.

By pursuing programs specifically designed for veterans and leaning on a network of support, they are creating new opportunities that respect their service while broadening their possibilities.

The experiences of American Military (AMU) students shows that education can be the bridge between service and civilian success.

08/18/2026

Iran has transitioned from merely defending itself against the United States to a more aggressive stance.

Its military leadership is now gearing up to adopt a "fully offensive" strategy, which could lead to operations extending beyond the Strait of Hormuz and throughout the Middle East.

Jack Buckby reports a senior Iranian official warns Tehran will act to break the US naval blockade unless its demands are met, shifting to a 'fully offensive' strategy. The Journal reports Iran spent the truce rearming — its IRGC spokesman boasts of it — while Mojtaba Khamenei installs veteran h...

08/15/2026

The U.S. military has seen a depletion of approximately 25% of its Reaper drones due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The U.S. military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, or roughly 25 percent of its fleet, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The Reaper is used t...

08/13/2026

After over thirty years in the military, Major General (Ret.) Matt Smith has fostered a career that is characterized not by his rank, but by the connections he has made along the way!

Major General (Ret.) Matt Smith's own transition into civilian life gave him firsthand insight into the challenges many veterans face.

08/11/2026

Their service in the military was abruptly ended in battle. Now they’re advocating in Congress for the benefits they deserve!

Combat-injured veterans argue they shouldn’t be penalized after war injuries cut their careers short, but the cost could reach $78 billion.

08/09/2026

How the daily dedication of a VA social worker helped Verton Morris transition from the streets to having a place to call home!

A Vietnam Veteran who lived outside the Houston CRRC accepts help after steady outreach and receives housing during a community surge event.

08/07/2026

More than 1.8 million American service members have been awarded the Purple Heart, either having been wounded or killed-in-action.

These brave heroes are deserving of our deepest thanks and gratitude!

https://www.purpleheartmission.org/events/2026-national-purple-heart-day

08/06/2026

Iran warns Gulf states of possible retaliation if the US initiates further military action.

By Parisa Hafezi and Samia Nakhoul Aug 5 (Reuters) - Iran has warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to five sources, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action by threatenin...