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Military plays ‘never have I ever’ on Twitter
Service members on Twitter share their military "never have I ever" experiences, or lack thereof.
By Sarah Sicard
No more smoking at VA hospitals
The Department of Veterans Affairs is outlawing smoking, vaping and other forms of tobacco use at its health care facilities across the country.
By Natalie Gross
Opinion: Smoking age hike good for the military
Smoking-related illnesses cost the Pentagon some $1.6 billion per year in direct outlays.
By James Tyson Currie
Younger troops would be barred from buying tobacco products under new plan
Sens. Mitch McConnell and Tim Kaine are pushing the plans in an effort to curb teenage tobacco use.
Maryland raises age to buy tobacco to 21, makes exception for troops
For those under 21, smoke 'em if you got 'em.
By Jon Simkins
Would you take this VA spit challenge?
The Department of Veterans Affairs wants you to take the Great American Spit Out challenge on Thursday, Feb. 21.
By Natalie Gross
Mattis and Pompeo ‘misleading’ in Khashoggi briefing, senator says
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo misled senators in a closed-door briefing last week on the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Sen. Chris Murphy said Wednesday.
By Joe Gould
Veterans are cutting back on smoking and drinking, but they still face significant health risks
An updated study found increased risk of cancer and mental health issues among veterans.
400,000 troops being surveyed on exercise, sex, eating, sleeping, drinking and more
Look for an email in the coming weeks. DoD wants your input on all sorts of health behaviors, from eating and drinking and smoking, to sex behaviors
By Karen Jowers
US paratroopers under investigation after fellow soldier’s death
Italian prosecutors are investigating whether four 173rd Airborne Brigade soldiers who were with another soldier on the night he died are criminally culpable in his death.
By Kyle Rempfer