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Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses
The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.
By Karen Jowers
Colombian men face charges in 2021 car bomb targeting US soldiers
Both men were arrested in 2021 and recently extradited to face charges in the United States.
By Todd South
Veterans Affairs gets 13% budget boost under White House FY25 request
Veterans Affairs programs would get another significant bump in fiscal 2025 under the budget request released by President Joe Biden on Monday.
DOD, VA to allow IVF for unmarried people, same-sex couples and more
Going forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation.
White House set to release next year’s budget plans on Monday
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 11, 2024.
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records system
The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.
Man who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk sues government for $9.5M
A Massachusetts man wants the government to pay $9.5 million after being badly injured in a crash with a Black Hawk helicopter.
Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops
These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.
By Karen Jowers
Woman files $5M claim against Corps for sex abuse by Marine recruiter
A now-18-year-old woman argued the Marine Corps was negligent in letting Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Champagne interact with teenage recruits.
Biden budget plan won’t reach Capitol Hill for another month
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024.
Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contract
A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview.
By Karen Jowers