Veterans and Police Assistance Agency- VPAA

09/20/2026

Recent military gains by the Iran-backed Houthis, highlighted by their capture of a strategically vital island in the Red Sea, have further destabilized a region already affected by the US-Iran conflict and intensified a global energy crisis that is becoming increasingly severe.

Dramatic recent advances by the Iran-backed Houthis, including the seizure of a strategically important island in the Red Sea, have dealt another blow to a region reeling from the US war with Iran and exacerbated an already severe global energy crisis. But neither the US nor its key ally Saudi Arabi...

09/18/2026

Congratulations, Air Force, for your 79 years of service to our great nation!

09/17/2026

Iraq faces two significant deadlines by the month's end: the conclusion of a lengthy U.S. military presence and the disarmament of non-state armed groups.

BAGHDAD (AP) — Two deadlines are looming for Iraq at the end of the month: the end of a decades-long U.S. military presence and the disarmament of non-state armed groups. The U.S. withdrawal is underway, and officials say the hundreds of troops remaining in northern Iraq will be out by the Sept. 3...

09/15/2026

US pilot endures two days in Iran with a fractured spine following aircraft downing.

US pilot survived for two days behind enemy lines with broken back after Iran shot down plane: ‘It was terrifying’ - The airman had to be rescued from the mountains of Iran in April after his jet was downed by Iranian fire

09/11/2026

25 years have passed... As we reflect on this anniversary, a new generation will come to understand the profound loss we faced and the remarkable tales of courage, compassion, unity, and service that emerged, leaving a lasting impact through the years.

09/10/2026

The ongoing strife in Iran has rekindled concerns regarding the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries faced by U.S. military.

https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-traumatic-brain-injuries-troops-ba0137df7504abe6908557afeb2d9ebe

09/08/2026

As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approaches, Heather “Lucky” Penney reflects on her experiences during that pivotal time on the Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/tango-alpha-lima/2026/september/f-16-pilot-recalls-911-mission-take-down-flight-93

09/05/2026

Following a renewed outbreak of hostilities over the past week, the Pentagon has updated its online casualty count, reflecting an increase in wounded personnel from the ongoing conflict in Iran.

As of Friday, September 4, a total of 794 troops have sustained injuries in action since the onset of the Iran war.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/war-and-conflicts/military-organizations/dozens-more-troops-added-to-tally-of-wounded-in-iran-war-amid-new-strikes/ar-AA2bB5zC?cvid=6a9b3ad4bcb245c4b9b83c32188be9ea&ocid=edgntpruby&pc=ASTS&uxmode=ruby&ei=15

09/03/2026

Department of War Allocates $22.1 Million to Enhance Essential Radiation Testing Capabilities for Defense Microelectronics.

https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4587167/department-of-war-invests-221-million-to-expand-critical-radiation-testing-infr/

09/01/2026

The law pays tribute to the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II and others, receiving unanimous approval from Congress!

The legislation honors the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and others, and was unanimously approved by Congress.