The government has cited a decades-old court ruling to argue that worker’s comp claims were how such cases have been handled in the past. 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
6 weeks ago Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of sexual assault, and will face court-martial June 17. A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need. The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified. A Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork. The Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others. The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday. Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act. The evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors. Load More