Unemployment rate for veterans drops to 3.2%, women vets surge on jobs marketThe improvement was bolstered by a strong showing from women veterans on the jobs market and came despite growing fears of AI-triggered layoffs. By Richard Sisk33 hours ago
Lawmakers move to require chaperones for ‘sensitive’ appointments in military health systemUnder the provision, a trained third party would have to be present for exams conducted by obstetrician-gynecologists at military treatment facilities.By Patricia Kime33 hours ago
DoD should review special needs health care programs to ensure they’re helping military families, watchdog saysThe coverage amounts for Tricare ECHO services haven't increased since 2009.By Karen Jowers3 days ago
DARPA launches search for robot medics to treat battlefield casualtiesDARPA envisions a future where "medicbots" link up to drag wounded personnel to safety, inject lifesaving drugs and form splits around broken limbs.By Michael Peck11 days ago
The Pentagon wants to improve medical care for wounded military dogs Efforts include better assessment of canine traumatic brain injury and even finding common medical treatments for both humans and dogs.By Michael Peck12 days ago
‘Return of the Dead’: The unthinkable choice faced by military families after WWIIShortly after the war, more than 171,000 remains were returned to the U.S., while next of kin chose to have more than 110,000 buried overseas.By Richard Sisk2 weeks ago