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Air Force revises physical fitness program, score charts to boost airmen health
The U.S. Air Force updated its physical fitness assessment and its accompanying score charts to encourage airmen to utilize better fitness habits.
Senior 82nd Airborne NCO, Kabul evac vet, found dead at home
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hamilton had deployed as part of the division's mission to assist with the evacuation of U.S. citizens and Afghan refugees earlier this year.
By Davis Winkie
VA tops 15,000 COVID deaths since the start of the pandemic
More than 2,200 of those deaths have comes since July 1.
Fort Drum investigates three suspected suicide deaths that took place within two days
Fort Drum had three suspected soldier suicides in just a few days. Officials say it's part of a bigger problem.
Quality care, rebuilding trust for all veterans remains top priority for VA health care
Since 2014, VA has undergone tremendous transformation. Today, as demand for our services grows, veterans are telling us they see a real difference and their trust in us is higher than ever.
By Dr. Steven Lieberman
How displacement can affect spouses — the perspective of a psych nurse and senior enlisted’s wife
A sense of isolation has led some spouses to intensive mental health crises, says this psychiatric nurse and Space Force spouse. But there are things that can be done to address these issues before they become overwhelming.
By Karen Jowers
Pace of suspected Air Force suicides has slowed this year, officials say
“We need to rethink and change the way we operate as a mental health system,” Air Force clinical psychologist Lt. Col. Aaron Tricht said.
A VA hospital barred a veteran’s service dog. After the vet’s suicide, it changed its policy
An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn't provide adequate mental health care.
The three-headed monster we must now defeat: mental illness, stigma, and suicide
In looking back, I have often wondered, how was my bipolar missed for so many years by me, my family, and the Army?
By Gregg F. Martin
New plan scales back massive cuts in military medical billets
Many of the billets will be either replaced by civilian hires or their work will be 'absorbed' by others.
By Karen Jowers
The Navy has a problem with COVID vaccine hesitancy
I urge you to be a consumer of peer-reviewed, evidenced-based literature.
By Meagan L. Guise