US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisisFiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.By Jen Judson6 days ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Marine Corps receives its first science and tech lab designationThe Army, Navy and Air Force have had such laboratories for years.By Todd South3 months ago
Army scientists work on drug to counter WWII bioweapon used by SovietsAntibiotic treatments do exist but rising resistance levels are pushing researchers for stronger solutions.By Todd South4 months ago
OpinionThe Pentagon’s new opportunity to boost readiness among female troopsThe White House initiative on Women’s Health Research provides an opportunity to improve health and performance outcomes for women in the military.By Katherine Kuzminski5 months ago
Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growthThe 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Navy researchers test robot dogs for ship maintenanceResearch teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks.By Hope Hodge Seck7 months ago
VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leadersActive cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
OpinionThe ABCs of the military’s highly classified Area 51You’re not allowed to visit the part of Nevada known as Area 51, but that's because the top-secret facility has to do with spy planes, not space aliens.By Christopher Nichols, The Ohio State University9 months ago
Seven questions with Gen. Rainey, head of US Army Futures CommandGen. James Rainey plans to spend the next two years finalizing key decisions on the Army’s formational design for the 2040s.By Jen Judson9 months ago
VA plans new cancer research center with Stanford medical expertsThe new facility would also serve as a major care and training hub for veterans and non-veterans.By Leo Shane III10 months ago