The 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation. The ex-Army Ranger, who lied about contacting the Russian Embassy, was also indicted for cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend. Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system. Adm. Linda Fagan had served in the top Coast Guard role since June 2022 and was the first uniformed woman to lead a military branch. Defense Secretary Austin will bid farewell Friday following a term that included three major military crises, a global pandemic and a brush with cancer. By Tara Copp, AP
4 months ago Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada was relieved of her duties “due to a loss of confidence in her ability to command,” the service said. By Beth Sullivan
4 months ago The Defense Innovation Board says DIU needs a bigger budget and more infrastructure to help guide nontraditional firms to scale technology. Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs. Maj. Michael Stockin previously pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact and indecent viewing of male patients he treated at Madigan Army Medical Center. The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays. Load More