Capt. Abigail Y. Marter took command of the Peru-based command less than a year before her firing Friday. A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems. A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops. A policy allowing troops to be reimbursed for travel if they go out of state for abortions and other reproductive services hasn't been used much. By Tara Copp, AP
7 weeks ago Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care. Two historical groups are looking for Richard Bong's Lockheed P-38 Lightning plane, nicknamed “Marge” in honor of his girlfriend, Marjorie Vattendahl. But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers. Gen. Al Gray served as commandant during the fall of the Soviet Union and the Persian Gulf War. Military officials did not effectively manage the retention and handling of organs reviewed during forensic examinations, according to a new report. Col. Anadis Collado and Lt. Col. Douglas Grabowski were relived of their duties March 14 after a loss of trust and confidence in leadership. Load More