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Pentagon plans to fix ‘chronically understaffed’ medical facilities
Will bringing more medical providers — and patients — into military medical facilities help problems with access to care?
By Karen Jowers
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More postpartum recovery time yields better PT scores, study says
More than 6,700 postpartum airmen were included in the study.
By Sarah Sicard
Airmen at Al Udeid warned fatigue was hurting war effort, safety reports show
Sleep deprivation is a chronic problem in the armed forces, sometimes with deadly consequences.
Here are the scores you need to pass the new Air Force PT test
The Air Force on Friday released a fresh set of spreadsheets that will be used to calculate airmen’s scores on the revamped annual physical fitness assessment, which begins in January.
Pace of suspected Air Force suicides has slowed this year, officials say
“We need to rethink and change the way we operate as a mental health system,” Air Force clinical psychologist Lt. Col. Aaron Tricht said.
Women recount claims of sexual harassment by veterans charity leader, a former Green Beret
After a massage therapist’s police report, former workers at Veterans Alternative describe unwanted advances.
By Barbara Behrendt, Tampa Bay Times
Personalized medicine is the future of health care for troops, advocates say
New military healthcare initiatives and non-profits are taking a holistic approach to treating the causes of illness, not just symptoms.
By Harm Venhuizen
Affected, not defeated: Injured veterans strive for success amid pandemic
The Wounded Warrior Project's annual survey of its members shows there's still a need for veterans care during a pandemic, But there have also been successes in the last year, says the author of this commentary.
By Tracy Farrell
Veterans’ business ‘incubator’ among 2020 Newman’s Own award winners
From mentoring new military spouses to putting veterans into tiny houses and providing refurbished cars, these organizations are making a difference in the military community.
By Karen Jowers
What does success after service look like for our veterans?
Now is the time for our country to explore new approaches to caring for our veterans and aiding their transition back into civilian life, says the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee in this commentary.
By Sen. Jerry Moran
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 8: Kacie Kelly
Kacie Kelly oversees and manages policy, operational, and programmatic efforts on veteran health and well-being, including the Warrior Wellness Alliance. She manages strategic efforts to promote the partnerships, collaboration, and alignment among organizations that are so crucial to fostering the health and well-being of post-9/11 Veterans.
Need cryotherapy or crutches? Check out these services while shopping at your military exchange.
The shops accept Tricare and most insurance plans, and can fill prescriptions.
By Karen Jowers