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 Kime80 minutes 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 Kime3 hours ago
Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraftIranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a Pentagon watchdog said.By Michael Peck4 hours ago
Former service members admit to dealing fentanyl that killed USS Abraham Lincoln sailorTwo former sailors pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to selling pills laced with fentanyl to fellow sailors stationed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.By Claire Barrett7 hours ago
Space-based ISR launches to grow fourfold in next decade, Novaspace saysThe number of satellites launched to provide militaries and defense departments with ISR data from space is expected to increase more than fourfold.By Rudy Ruitenberg13 hours 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 Barrett30 hours ago
