Pentagon aims to cut 14 defense advisory boards, including DACOWITSThe Pentagon is looking to cut 14 different defense advisory groups, including the 74-year-old Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services.By Hope Hodge Seck3 days ago
Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requestsSen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes. By Leo Shane III4 days ago
OpinionHow stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected communityStand-up comedy can help connect vets to other vets and bridge the divide between military and civilian populations.By Melissa A. Sullivan2 years ago
The Space Force’s new fitness regime has landed PT tests are suspended for all guardians until July 1 while people decide whether to sign up for the study.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
VA to scale back remote work rules, require more in-office timeThe changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
WWII-era Flying Fortress planes grounded over safety issueThe Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive to ground all airworthy Boeing B-17E, F and G models of the Flying Fortress aircraft.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 years ago
VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
OpinionTelemedicine reform could remove barriers to mental health careRemoving telemedicine barriers can improve the mental health care of service members — potentially nationwide.By Courtney Herdt and Ian Porter2 years ago
Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records dealThe electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
ChatGPT’s chief calls for new federal agency to regulate AIAltman proposed the formation of a U.S. or global agency that would license the most powerful AI systems.By Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press2 years ago
Air Guard considers cutting enlisted mental health specialistsOne enlisted airman argues that eliminating the field would remove an important resource for individual airmen and units overall.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Chaplains taking frontline role in surface fleet mental healthDestroyer chaplains are providing sailors with a confidant outside their chain of command who they can vent to about anything, officials say.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago