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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.
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.
By Todd South
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.
By Diana Stancy
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.
Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattack
Military pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.
By Karen Jowers
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems.
Navy unveils new culture campaign to show ‘what right looks like’
The Navy's new Culture of Excellence 2.0 program seeks to help commanders to better understand their sailors and the generational gaps between them.
By Diana Stancy
New analysis of Air Force suicides explores contributing factors
A comprehensive report of Air Force suicides in 2020 found dozens of trends and made 68 recommendations to help stop the problem.
Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says
A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.
Outgoing WWP leader sees continued strain on vets, but more support
Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain.
Doggone deployment: Navy carriers em-‘bark’ mental health pups
The Navy is testing out a program to embark therapy dogs aboard aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.
By Diana Stancy