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Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025
The new rates take effect Jan. 1.
By Karen Jowers
For veterans seeking home loans, the coronavirus economy is making things harder
Be careful -- Interest rates on VA home loans may be ticking higher amid economic turmoil.
By Patrick Boyaggi
Conspiracies falsely accuse an Army reservist of being ‘patient zero’ of coronavirus pandemic
“The Army is providing support to help Sgt. 1st Class Benassi with the public attention," said an Army official.
By Kyle Rempfer
Military closing the gap between new COVID-19 cases and recoveries
More troops were cleared of COVID-19 on Monday than tested positive for it.
VA dismisses concerns about Oregon facility’s coronavirus dance party, cases rise to over 7,000
The virus continues to be deadlier for VA patients than for the rest of the American population, with more than 6 percent of positive cases becoming fatal.
Senators blast Esper’s ‘dysfunctional decision-making’ on coronavirus
Esper has "often prioritized readiness at the expense of the health of servicemembers and their families," the senators wrote.
By Aaron Mehta
Some Marines stuck in Norway return home as new rotation anticipated in late spring
“In accordance with Department of Defense health and travel guidelines, their return to the United States had originally been delayed in order to safeguard the health of local Norwegian and US communities, as well as our Marines and Sailors.”
By Shawn Snow
COVID-19 has put us down, but not out
Lessons on resiliency during this pandemic from two Cubans who were tortured and imprisoned by Castro.
By DJ Reyes
Aircraft carrier Nimitz heads to sea as COVID-19 concerns loom
“Our nation looks to us to be ready to return to sea, to execute our mission, and to support our national security objectives. We are humbled and honored to do so.”
By J.D. Simkins
Military chaplains pivot to serve soldiers in virus outbreak
Military chaplains get creative to make connections while pandemic forces people apart.
Navy cancels E-4 advancement exams for active-duty and FTS sailors
Approximately 20,000 sailors currently holding the rank of E-3 were scheduled to take the exam.
By J.D. Simkins