Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department's history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should "move cautiously," one senator said.
By Karen Jowers
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VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concerns
Officials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape.
Marine vet’s wife released from ICE custody after senator’s advocacy
On Monday, ICE released Paola Clouatre, a Mexican national and the mother of two young children, following advocacy from Republican Sen. John Kennedy.
Mexican national married to Marine vet seeks release from ICE custody
Once a week, the veteran makes an eight-hour roundtrip trek from Baton Rouge so his wife can breastfeed their 4-month-old baby and see their 2-year-old.
Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts
GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts.
The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos
For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.
By Clay Beyersdorfer