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Tricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it.

"Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.

New Air Force PT uniforms roll out after 2-year delay

The Air Force's new PT uniform has hit basic training and will roll out to AAFES shops later this year.

Burn pits increased risk of asthma, heart problems, new DOD data shows

Researchers tracked nearly 460,000 veterans and found increased risk of several respiratory and heart issues among individuals who deployed near burn pits.

Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fall

The high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.

Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental health

While the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.

More food options, better access coming for commissary customers

The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.

Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’

A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.

Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health

The assessment will establish a baseline measure for evaluating exposure to brain trauma over time.

US Naval Community College launches health science program

The Navy’s community college is partnering with Western Governors University to provide sailors with an associate degree in health science.

Air Force extends enforcement deadline for new body composition test

Airmen and guardians have at least six more months before they can be punished for failing to meet the new body composition standard required in PT tests.