Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers23 hours ago
VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable statusVeterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges.By Leo Shane III27 hours ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III28 hours ago
Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain healthThe assessment will establish a baseline measure for evaluating exposure to brain trauma over time.By Todd South4 days ago
US Naval Community College launches health science programThe Navy’s community college is partnering with Western Governors University to provide sailors with an associate degree in health science.By Diana Stancy7 days ago
VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile communityThe Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown8 days ago