US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 days ago
Navy ship underway for Gaza pier mission suffers fire, returns to USThe cargo ship 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo suffered a fire in its engine room Thursday, forcing it to return to Florida, the Navy said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz14 days ago
USNS Mercy heads to Indo-Pacific for annual humanitarian missionPacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral disaster response preparedness mission.By Diana Stancy7 months ago
VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leadersActive cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Veterans Affairs medical sites drop mandatory mask requirementsVisitors and patients will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at the health care sites.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Support services for homeless veterans set to expireAid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical officesMasks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Biden OKs defense bill despite military COVID vaccine repealThe defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
Harrowing video captures small boat mishap near USNS ComfortTwo sailors sustained minor injuries in Monday's mishap, the Navy said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz17 months ago
Hospital ship Comfort temporarily suspends medical services in HaitiTwo people were injured when 19 people with the mission, including 12 military personnel, fell overboard amid a heavy swell, a Navy spokesman said.By Danica Coto17 months ago