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VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community
The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.
Ukraine weapon switcheroos are flushing Soviet arms out of Europe
As some Eastern European nations send their Soviet-era kit to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s attack, the new weapons those nations stand to get in return from the United States and its allies could shape the continent’s arsenal for years to come.
Judge rules US military can’t discharge HIV-positive troops
A federal judge has issued a ruling prohibiting the U.S. military from discharging HIV-positive service members or refusing to allow them to become officers.
Fighter jet pilots at greater risk of certain cancers, study concludes
Researchers recommend that fighter aviators who served during the 35-year span in question talk with their doctor or flight surgeon about the report.
Free new wedding gowns? Check out this program for the military
Military-connected brides-to-be can apply to Operation Deploy Your Dress before 11:59 p.m. Eastern time June 18 for a free gown of your choice.
By Karen Jowers
A year without combat deaths: This Memorial Day, military fatalities overseas were the fewest since 9/11
18 service members have died in non-combat incidents overseas since last Memorial Day—the lowest number in more than two decades.
By Harm Venhuizen
Murder of newly commissioned lieutenant leads to advocacy and lasting change
Richard Collins III was killed in what prosecutors alleged was a racially motivated hate crime. His parents have tirelessly advocated for racial justice in the wake of his death.
By Harm Venhuizen
Air Force doctor killed in vehicle accident in United Arab Emirates
Capt. (Dr.) Kelliann Leli, 30, died Nov. 27 in a non-combat-related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. She had deployed from Travis Air Force Base, California.
By Kent Miller
What dog tags can teach us about veteran care coordination in the wake of COVID-19
The authors of this commentary say a modern equivalent to the dog tag, which carries vital information for service members on the battlefield, is needed for health records for veterans seeking care outside the VA health system.
By Sherman Gillums Jr. and Eugene Luskin
A-10 Warthog accidentally drops non-explosive munition in South Korea
A three-day search for the missing projectile was unsuccessful.
Operating at home: How to make SOF troops' transition to civilian life easier
When members of highly motivated and mission-focused teams leave the military, they often struggle to find a new purpose in life.
By Harm Venhuizen