AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago
Joint Base Andrews to receive 26 HH-60Ws, stand up helicopter squadronJoint Base Andrews will receive 26 HH-60W "Whiskey” helicopters, replacing its aging UH-1N “Huey” fleet and adding 60 active-duty positions.By Cristina Stassis8 weeks ago
Air Force expedites COVID reinstatement process for separated airmen, guardiansThe Air Force changed its COVID-19 reinstatement process to remove delays for service members seeking to return after vaccine-related separation.By Cristina Stassis8 weeks ago
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.By Natalie Oliverio2 months ago
Trump promised redemption for troops who refused COVID shots. A year later, many are still waiting. They were kicked out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine. Now reinstatement is taking longer than they ever expected. By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse2 months ago
230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon saysRoughly 2.7% of the thousands who left the service over the vaccine mandate have rejoined and another 7% have expressed interest in returning. By Patricia Kime3 months ago