DC Air National Guard Holds Deployment Ceremony for its Troops Headed to Iraq

The DC Guard unit deployed pilots, aircraft maintenance staff and support personnel. Full Text

VA Reaching Out to Students and Schools to Speed Benefit Payments

"Shared Responsibilities" among schools, students and VA to ensure the success of processing the education benefits on time. Full Text

Honor Our Heroes at Washington Area Veteran's Day Events

View the OVA's tribute video and choose from many local events. Full Text

VA Contacting Veteran-Students About New GI Bill

Calls are a part of systematic outreach to improve service. Full Text

Secretary Shinseki Orders Emergency Checks to Students Awaiting Education Benefits

Thousands of checks given to alleviate student financial burden. Full Text