Latest ""

Navy’s top officer treated successfully for breast cancer

Adm. Lisa Franchetti's stage 1 breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in June and she underwent outpatient surgery in July.

8 months ago

Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves

A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.

By Karen Jowers

11 months ago

VA offers free breast cancer screenings to burn-pit vets 40 and under

The move for the first time opens up preventative care to some veterans younger than 40.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Army veteran ‘a testimony’ to breast cancer for men

“I’d like to let men know, it can happen and I’m a testimony to that,” Army veteran Boyd Elliott said of his breast cancer diagnosis.

By Cathy Dyson, The Free Lance-Star

3 years ago

Military parents foot the bill to ship breast milk to their infants. That could change soon.

Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Navy launches ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay candidates elected to public office.

4 years ago