Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist3 days ago
VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile communityThe Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown2 weeks ago
Army to create new armor-aligned Bradley crew member job fieldThe new 19C field will be part of the armor job family.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Former acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly shares his side of thingsFormer Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly's memoir addresses COVID, Capt. Crozier and his shouting match with the former chief of naval operations.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemicIn one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patientsIndividual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Former airline, military pilot in court for cockpit threat allegationsA grand jury indicted Jonathan J. Dunn in October 2023.4 months ago
DOD to study whether COVID-19 vaccine helped or hurt troopsA provision in the annual defense bill continues the controversy surrounding the vaccine.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA pauses foreclosures on home loans amid concerns of financial strainThe department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Veteran suicides rose in 2021 despite increased prevention effortsMore than 70,000 veterans died by suicide from 2011 to 2001.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
DoD settles COVID vaccine mandate lawsuits for $1.8 millionThe Defense Department will pay plaintiffs' legal fees for two lawsuits.By Meghann Myers7 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 III8 months ago