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Army makes combat arms fitness test sex-neutral, drops ball throw

Combat arms job holders must hit a minimum score of 350.

Army to replace athletic trainers with strength coaches on H2F teams

Teams will now have 11 strength and conditioning coaches, with a requirement nixed for instructors overseen by the Defense Health Agency.

Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacancies

VA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.

House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight

Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.

VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sites

The decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce.

Opinion

It’s time for a reckoning at Defense Health Agency over Tricare

Without accountability in Tricare management, the failed contract transition will continue to unravel benefits, the author of this op-ed argues.

Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers

Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.

Defense officials considering cuts to military treatment facilities

Officials are examining facilities across the military medical system, which could mean closing some facilities or downgrading some hospitals to clinics.

Army looks to expand its holistic health program for Guard, Reserve

A series of pilot studies will examine how the Army's all-around health and fitness program can be implemented among dispersed units.

‘Utter chaos’: Amid confusing ban rollout, trans troops fight to serve

Amid court battles and ambiguity over voluntary separations, transgender service members told Military Times they just want to do their jobs.