Veterans involved in the lawsuit will see payouts between now and 2029. A policy allowing troops to be reimbursed for travel if they go out of state for abortions and other reproductive services hasn't been used much. By Tara Copp, AP
5 weeks ago A Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork. Going forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation. The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday. The evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors. Leaders from the two departments are discussing allowing VA staff to move into unused space at more than a dozen military hospitals. The agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted. Much of DOD housing was developed before 1970 and is either woefully outdated or falling apart. A Defense Department IG report recommends the civilian employee be reinstated with backpay. Load More