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Pentagon codifies fitness standards across branches
The new regulations spell out testing timelines, standards for troops in combat arms specialties and guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
By Eve Sampson
Pentagon reconsidering troop levels in Europe amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
More than 90,000 American troops are on the ground in Europe now.
Biden in Poland to see US troops
Biden planned to meet with members of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, who are serving alongside Polish troops.
By Chris Megerian
VA caregiver program needs total overhaul as problems mount, advocates say
Veterans Affairs’ caregiver support programs need a significant overhaul to correct deep-seated flaws within current operations, veterans advocates told lawmakers.
VA works to ease staff concerns about facility closure recommendations
The infrastructure plan would impact hundreds of VA facilities in nearly every state across America.
‘Not brain science:’ Here’s how the Ukraine fighter swap could work
While the politics surrounding the transfer of Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine are complicated, experts say the technical and logistical difficulties involved can be surmounted and should not stand in the way of getting a deal done.
Pizza through a straw? How U-2 pilots snack at 70,000 feet
Have you ever slurped pizza through a straw?
By Sarah Sicard
Dozens of VA medical centers slated for closure, total rebuilds under new infrastructure plan
The plan still must be reviewed by an independent commission and approved by Congress before changes start to go into effect.
White House names picks to lead VA health and benefits efforts
The VA Under Secretary for Health post has been vacant for more than five years.
VA would close 3 medical centers, restructure 100s of outpatient clinics in new plan
The recommendations will be reviewed by an independent commission over the next year before any actions are taken.
How the US and Europe helped Ukraine prep for insurgency
Ukraine is one of several countries in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia that have implemented portions of the Resistance Operating Concept into their national defense plans.
By Davis Winkie