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‘Bad paper’ discharge upgrades are taking too long. Can that be fixed?
The Army Discharge Review Board took an average of 34 months to adjudicate liberal consideration cases in 2024, the slowest turnaround among the services.
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Scammers present ‘persistent threat’ to troops, veterans, expert warns
The president and CEO of Navy Mutual shared his story of almost getting scammed, exemplifying just how sophisticated financial scammers have become.
Stretch your grocery dollars with bigger commissary deals in September
Sidewalk sale dates vary by commissary location, but some start as soon as Sept. 1.
Mystery surrounds $1.2B Army contract to build detention tent camp
The Army awarded a contract to a tiny company led by a Navy veteran to build and operate the nation’s largest immigration detention complex at Fort Bliss.
Tricare to end coverage of weight-loss meds for some military retirees
Advocates are pushing back against Tricare's plan to end its coverage of weight-loss drugs for Tricare for Life beneficiaries by Aug. 31.
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US Navy chief information officer announces retirement
Jane Rathbun, who served as the U.S. Navy's CIO since 2023, did not say why she is retiring.
Global Strike resumes using M18 pistol with new inspection rules
The Air Force suspended use of the pistol after an airman was fatally shot with one at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Spuds vs. submarine: the lore of the USS O’Bannon at Guadalcanal
Legend has it the most decorated U.S. Navy destroyer of WWII sank a Japanese submarine solely by throwing potatoes at it.
Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
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The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
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Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
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Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems
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