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Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House plan
A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.
Navy doctor sentenced for ‘egregious’ $2 million fraud scam
A Navy doctor recently received a sentence in federal court for conducting a $2 million insurance fraud scheme.
US military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution
The service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate the country’s political polarization.
By Gary Fields, AP
New life insurance program for disabled vets sees high demand
Veterans can get up to $40,000 in life insruance coverage through the program regardless of their health status.
West Point and the Naval Academy can keep affirmative action — for now
Two judges determined it was too early in the legal process to make a decision on the contentious issue of affirmative action in the service academies.
Here are the military services’ top leaders heading into 2024
The services have newly confirmed leaders heading into 2024.
Financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future
Without financial fixes, the enlisted retirement home may not be able to serve its veteran residents in the future, a new watchdog report warns.
By Karen Jowers
Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academies
Lawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.
Defense bill would expand leave for veterans joining federal workforce
Nearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience.
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
By Karen Jowers
West Point Pride: cadets of the mule riders, spirit band, tank crew
These groups are just some of the supporting cast for the Army-Navy game.
By Todd South