The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station. Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found. A federal judge rejected a government request to throw out a lawsuit accusing Veterans Affairs officials of discriminatory practices in disability claims. The government has cited a decades-old court ruling to argue that worker’s comp claims were how such cases have been handled in the past. Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain. Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of sexual assault, and will face court-martial June 17. A record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA. A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need. The Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others. Going forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation. Load More