Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VAJames Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.By Eve Sampson21 hours ago
VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime2 days ago
Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general populationFrom 2003 to 2018, 13 million veterans had PFAS chemicals in their blood streams at levels higher than a threshold set by the National Academies.By Patricia Kime2 days ago
‘It’s not science fiction’: US Air Force must build trust in AI, says expertThe military must work on how to combat fast and reckless enemy AI agents that don’t necessarily operate with the same oversight, according to experts.By Claire Barrett3 days ago
US Air Force to stand up point defense career field within 2 years, Wilsbach saysWithin two years, the Air Force will establish a new career field focused on defending American air bases worldwide.By Claire Barrett3 days ago
For young Americans, the 9/11 attacks and subsequent wars are history, not memoryMillions of Americans came of age surrounded by the consequences of 9/11 without ever experiencing the wars themselves. By Natalie Oliverio6 days ago