Wendy Innes

Freelance journalist since 2007 covering military issues, healthcare, politics, women's issues, and constitutional rights. Pursuing education in new media journalism. Military wife based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Still Broken: VA Wastes $90 Million in Overpayments to Middlemen

In September, in what seems to be just the latest in a string of financial issues for the VA, the Inspector General of the VA released a memo detailing $90

By Wendy Innes

/ December 1, 2017

Still Broken: VA Wastes $90 Million in Overpayments to Middlemen

National Veterans Month Proclaimed: A Sign of Progress or Political Grandstanding?

Our country observes November 11 as Veterans Day every year. This day, previously called Armistice Day to celebrate the end of World War I, morphed into a day to celebrate

By Wendy Innes

/ November 10, 2017

National Veterans Month Proclaimed: A Sign of Progress or Political Grandstanding?

VA CARE Act Budget Jumps, Director Says New Plan Working

On Tuesday Oct. 24, VA Secretary David Shulkin and several veterans’ service organizations took the fight for VA health care reform to Congress. Shulkin argued against a House plan that

By Wendy Innes

/ October 30, 2017

VA CARE Act Budget Jumps, Director Says New Plan Working

Pentagon: Ground Zero for Military Sexual Assault Scandal

Since the military sexual trauma scandal came to light in 2013, there have been more than 500 cases of senior military officials being disciplined for misconduct, according to an investigation

By Wendy Innes

/ October 27, 2017

Pentagon: Ground Zero for Military Sexual Assault Scandal

Defense Secretary: If We Don't Remove Defense Cap, We're Questioning America's Survival

Speaking at the annual Air Force Association conference on September 20, Defense Secretary James Mattis engaged in the time-honored tradition of complaining about the defense budget. While many would say

By Wendy Innes

/ October 13, 2017

Defense Secretary: If We Don't Remove Defense Cap, We're Questioning America's Survival

If DACA Ends, What Happens To The "DREAMers" in the Military?

Since President Trump announced the possible end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, it’s left those so-called “DREAMers” currently serving in the military under a special

By Wendy Innes

/ September 14, 2017

If DACA Ends, What Happens To The "DREAMers" in the Military?

Police Action: Surplus Military Equipment Directed To PD Units

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump administration would be reversing the ban put in place by the Obama administration that halted the sale of certain surplus military equipment

By Wendy Innes

/ August 31, 2017

Police Action: Surplus Military Equipment Directed To PD Units

Trump Tries To Combat The Deep State With Military Structure

It’s no secret that the White House has had their share of problems when it comes to intelligence leaks in the first 200 days of the Trump administration. While

By Wendy Innes

/ August 17, 2017

Trump Tries To Combat The Deep State With Military Structure

VA “Reform”: Bureaucratic Barriers Still Lead to Veteran Suicides

Update: President Trump participated in a VA telehealth event for veterans to cut down on the wait time and meet with VA doctors faster. Whatch the video below: https://www.

By Wendy Innes

/ August 3, 2017

VA “Reform”: Bureaucratic Barriers Still Lead to Veteran Suicides

The Whole Story Behind Trump's Transgender Ban

President Trump announced Wednesday, via Twitter, that transgender troops would be banned from military service in any capacity. Many believe this to be the slippery slope to the reinstatement of

By Wendy Innes

/ July 27, 2017

The Whole Story Behind Trump's Transgender Ban

"Beefed Up" GI Bill Advances, But Some Veteran Groups Want More

The House veterans affairs committee unanimously approved changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill Wednesday. It is one of two bills introduced in the last month to better educational benefits

By Wendy Innes

/ July 20, 2017

"Beefed Up" GI Bill Advances, But Some Veteran Groups Want More

You're Fired: Trump Makes It Easier for VA to Clean House

At the end of June, President Trump signed into law a bill that would make it easier for subpar Veterans Affairs employees to be sacked, something that was problematic under

By Wendy Innes

/ July 13, 2017

You're Fired: Trump Makes It Easier for VA to Clean House