In the news – Not enough undeclared/unwon wars to get it right:
June 5, 2023 Military.com
VA Lost More than $3.5 Billion in Misplaced Spending in Fiscal 2022
“The Department of Veterans Affairs improperly spent or lost roughly $3.5 billion in fiscal 2022 across several programs it is required by law to track to improve management of department outlays.”
“The VA Office of Inspector General reported Monday that the department simply could not account for $1.4 billion in spending, while the remaining amount was made up of non-monetary losses that “cannot be recovered” or were the result of unknown or unexplained payments.”
Pick a decade anytime after the war in Vietnam. No matter what political party or personality is in the White House, Uncle Sam struggles to get veterans health care to work properly. Moms, Dads, Grandparents, and young people have access to this info.
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Just north of Perego’s Lagoon- looking towards Fort Ebey.
The Ebey’s Landing Bluff Trail will take you there.