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Veterans, active military personnel, and their surviving spouses may be eligible for VA housing aid to refinance a loan or purchase a home. In addition, we provide services and perks to help you maintain, renovate, or develop a new home. Learn how to apply for and handle your earned Veterans housing aid funds.
https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance
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VA News News and Information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Four straight quarters above 80%: Veteran trust in VA continues strong
by audreybhullar on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 pmVA trust reached 80.4% in FY2026 Q3, extending its longest streak above 80% as Veterans reported gains across care, benefits and services.
- 40 under 40 honorees
by briannogues on September 9, 2026 at 3:00 pmThree VA employees have been named in TechNation magazines 2026 “40 Under 40” list.
- How VA helped this Veteran reclaim his hearing and his life
by Nikki Verbeck on September 9, 2026 at 2:30 pmHearing loss ended Navy Veteran Edward Romero’s career and silenced the world around him. A cochlear implant from VA’s audiology program changed that.
- Labor Department resources help Veterans build meaningful careers in America’s workforceby briannogues on September 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
The Labor Department operates a dedicated agency that helps Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find meaningful civilian careers.
- This Patriot Day: Honor, remember, and serveby audreybhullar on September 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Honor Patriot Day and the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks through remembrance and service. Explore volunteer opportunities and events hosted by VetResources Community Network partners.
Military Times Military Times News Feed
- Navy not doing enough to study long-term brain damage in aviators, lawmakers say
by Riley Ceder on September 9, 2026 at 7:48 pmA House committee found that the Navy was at fault for not doing more to research long-term brain damage in aviators, despite knowledge of suicides.
- VA to mark 9/11 anniversary with volunteer opportunities at national cemeteries
by Patricia Kime on September 9, 2026 at 7:21 pmThe VA will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by hosting volunteer events on Saturday, Sept. 12, at more than 144 locations.
- WWII’s famed ‘Mosquito Bowl’ comes to the big screen
by Claire Barrett on September 9, 2026 at 7:19 pmNetflix dropped the official teaser trailer for “The Mosquito Bowl” — the true tale of the gridiron game played out on Guadalcanal.
- Support grows for dark horse Army secretary contender Marc Andersen
by Hope Hodge Seck on September 9, 2026 at 5:37 pmSix people described Marc Andersen’s “squeaky-clean” image and good relationships that make him favorable for the Army’s top civilian post.
- Pentagon codifies fitness standards across branches
by Eve Sampson on September 9, 2026 at 5:05 pmThe new regulations spell out testing timelines, standards for troops in combat arms specialties and guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
