Veterans Affairs Secretary James Nicholson joined other officials to break ground in Puerto Rico Oct. 2 for a new six-story tower at the southern tip of the San Juan VA Medical Center, according to a VA news release. The tower will hold 314 beds and feature emergency power capability, energy efficient heating and air conditioning. VA expects to complete construction in 2009.
The Missile Defense Agency is moving quickly to gather ideas for President Donald Trump’s proposed “Iron Dome for America” and hopes to make progress on some within the next two years.