Army, Navy underreported low-scoring recruits, DOD watchdog findsA Pentagon watchdog found that the Army and Navy failed to accurately calculate the number of recruits who scored low on military aptitude tests.By Eve Sampson24 hours ago
Lawmakers move to further restrict cellphones in DOD schoolsOverall, cellphone use is not a systemic issue, says DODEA.By Karen Jowers6 days ago
VA told companies they may be breaking law. Most are still in businessVA has told nearly 40 companies to stop charging veterans for assisting with disability benefits claims. The firms insist veterans want their help.By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse2 weeks ago
Submarine vets seek recognition, benefits for environmental exposureA group representing the U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” is pressing for new research on environmental hazards in submarines.By Patricia Kime2 weeks ago
VA extends ‘legacy’ caregiver benefits through 2028 The PCAFC provides health care and monthly stipends to designated caregivers of combat veterans with a severe service-connected injury or illness.By Patricia Kime4 weeks ago
Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warnsOf 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.By Lillian Juarez and J.D. Simkins4 weeks ago