DoD to launch pilot for some service members to freeze sperm, eggs
The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for some service members to freeze their sperm or eggs.
By Patricia Kime
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Asbestos, mold and crumbling walls: The US military’s Pacific bases are falling apart
Mold, asbestos and crumbling walls are only some of the issues plaguing the U.S. military's Pacific bases, a government watchdog found.
By Michael Peck
DOGE said it saved $1.7 billion by terminating a military health IT contract. GAO found the contract was never terminated.
DOGE reported $1.76 billion in savings from terminating a contract, but GAO found that the contract was never terminated and no funds were deobligated.
DARPA developing hypersonic cruise missile to evade enemy air defenses
DARPA is developing a hypersonic cruise missile in response to the Pentagon's concerns that American missiles are vulnerable to enemy air defenses.
By Michael Peck
South Carolina base renamed to Joint Base Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston's new name was unveiled in a Monday ceremony honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby reaffirmed the U.S. interest in the region as he called for greater burden-sharing and partnership.
By Karen Lema, Reuters
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin — magic mushrooms — for treating major depressive disorder.
By Patricia Kime
Senator introduces bill to stop VA from recouping military separation pay from disabled vets
An Arizona senator introduced a bill that would prevent veterans from being surprised when the VA docks their disability payments to recoup separation pay.
By Patricia Kime
Risk of developing ALS varies by service, study finds
Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy veterans had the highest rates of ALS diagnosis in an analysis of more than 14,400 cases.
By Patricia Kime
VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfire
Three fires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed 600 buildings and burned 8,000 acres.
By Patricia Kime
US Coast Guard had 14 suicides in 2024, the highest in a decade
The service had 76 suicides among members from 2014 to 2024.
By Patricia Kime
Average VA disability payments rose nearly 40% in past 14 years, study finds
Average VA disability payments climbed nearly 40% in the past 14 years, a study found, with the authors acknowledging high deployment rates over that span.
By Patricia Kime