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Navy’s top officer treated successfully for breast cancer

Adm. Lisa Franchetti's stage 1 breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in June and she underwent outpatient surgery in July.

8 months ago

Military needs better recipe for feeding troops, auditors say

A new government watchdog report argues the Pentagon can do more to steer troops toward nutritious options at military-run dining halls.

By Karen Jowers

11 months ago

Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves

A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.

By Karen Jowers

11 months ago

MRE fruits and veggies to get major upgrade with new technology

The main goal is to preserve not only the nutrition of the produce but also its taste.

By Sarah Sicard

15 months ago

VA offers free breast cancer screenings to burn-pit vets 40 and under

The move for the first time opens up preventative care to some veterans younger than 40.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Army veteran ‘a testimony’ to breast cancer for men

“I’d like to let men know, it can happen and I’m a testimony to that,” Army veteran Boyd Elliott said of his breast cancer diagnosis.

By Cathy Dyson, The Free Lance-Star

3 years ago