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Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problems
Post officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.
By Todd South
Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fund
The number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.
By Joe Gould
VA outlines rules for staff to opt out of abortion-related work
The policy allows employees to opt-out of providing any abortion services, bit the department still insists the offerings are critical to veterans' health.
Pacific training center to add partners, events for Army exercises
Military partners from Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines participated in the recent rotation.
By Todd South
New mental health scholarships designed to counter VA staff shortfalls
VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.
CDC to conduct health study at polluted former Army base
Fort Ord was added to the EPA’s list of most polluted places in the nation four years before it began the process of closing as an active military base.
By Juliet Linderman and Jason Dearen
These Florida military families will finally get a child care center
Families have fought for 10 years to get a child care center at their Florida base.
By Karen Jowers
Navy, Marine Corps offer gun locks to prevent suicide
The thought behind the program is erect a barrier between a person’s suicidal impulse and taking action on that impulse.
VA to provide abortions in cases of rape, danger to veteran’s health
Abortions could be conducted at VA medical centers, even in states where the procedure is outlawed.
‘Long COVID’ symptoms could mean major health problems for vets
New guidelines from VA officials warn physicians to watch closely for signs of ongoing, serious health issues.
Headaches, diarrhea: New report details Hawaii military families’ symptoms after drinking fuel-tainted water
The largest percentage of symptoms were related to the nervous system, such as headaches, dizziness.
By Karen Jowers