Richland County Veterans Service Office

06/08/2026

05/18/2026

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI scores another 5 stars again this year!

The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that 78% of VA hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four or five stars in the latest annual report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

04/30/2026

Gulf War Veterans, have you heard of MUCMI?

04/22/2026

VA’s Million Veteran Program helps researchers study how genes affect health, leading to discoveries that can save lives and improve care. MVP research focuses on areas such as mental health, cancer, tinnitus, and military exposures—and you can help. Join today at http://www.mvp.va.gov?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=share_story&utm_campaign=editorial_apr2026&utm_term=April2026 or call 866-441-6075.

04/22/2026

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Flu vaccines are no longer mandatory for service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday morning, framing the new policy as part of his bid to “discard any absurd, overreaching mandates that only weaken our war fighting capabilities.”

The new policy curbs a seven-decade mandate that has, since World War II, sought to limit the spread of influenza among troops who often live in tight quarters with limited hygiene. It also builds on Hegseth’s tenure overseeing a Pentagon that has often sought to redress grievances among some service members over previous vaccination mandates, particularly with regard to COVID-19.

The new policy was laid out in a memo for senior Pentagon leadership and the combatant commands, dated to Monday, that was widely shared across popular military forums and social media accounts hours before Hegseth announced the new policy on X.

04/02/2026

Way to go Mississippi!

National Guard members will now receive health insurance at no cost with the passage of Senate Bill 2018 and the Department of Military’s budget. Months of work with our National Guard leaders have gone into this legislation, which has been a priority of mine and the Senate’s to support their recruitment and retention.

Thank you to Major General Bobby Gin and Brigadier General Chris Thomas for your leadership and commitment to excellence in the Mississippi National Guard. We cannot thank our soldiers enough for their service.

04/02/2026

Dr. Margaret Craighill was a trailblazer who reshaped military medicine and advanced care for women Veterans through leadership, advocacy and historic firsts.