Brookings: Topics - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Welcome Back, Veterans

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michael O'Hanlon and Jack Keane assess a major private initiative called Welcome Back Veterans. The program, they write, is designed to complement government efforts to create new jobs for veterans returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Train and Protect Those Who Serve Us in the Military

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Though the current focus continues to be on Iraq, difficulties in recruiting and retaining talent in the U.S. military may continue to impact the country after the conflict is over. Peter Singer believes one of the greatest tasks for the next president will be leading and maintaining our military, therefore difficult questions need to be addressed to ensure readiness and quality in the force.

Benefits of Hiring Young Veterans

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michael O'Hanlon and Thomas Lynch argue that a nationwide network and civic military-to-civilian jobs programs are needed and that they will send a powerful message that the playing field is level for those who serve in the U.S. military.

Veterans and Colleges Have a Lot to Offer Each Other

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Byman asserts that current and past U.S. military soldiers deserve more educational support and funding from our government than they currently receive. Byman also discusses the enormous benefits educational funding would have for not only soldiers, but also civilians, adminstrators, and society as a whole.

Veteran’s Day Talk

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

While a new generation of correspondents is reporting on the Iraq war, Brookings Journalist in Residence Ron Nessen delivered this talk at a special Veterans Day service at the historic Christ Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Virginia, about the role of war correspondents in the Vietnam War.

Funding the Veterans Affairs of the Future

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Henry J. Aaron (10/03/07)