VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime3 days ago
Creating a separate Cyber Force would require $10 billion and a minimum of 1 year, report saysTwo D.C. think tanks examined a proposed implementation plan for an independent U.S. Cyber Force as some lawmakers push for its creation.By Cristina Stassis4 months ago
US special operations leaders frustrated by inability to modify their own equipmentThe military must wait for manufacturers to fix or upgrade equipment, leaving them with outdated capabilities as technology evolves quickly, they said.By Michael Peck4 months ago
Sore throat? Tricare Prime now offers virtual option for urgent careNurses will decide whether the symptoms can be treated virtually, and set up the virtual appointments.By Karen Jowers7 months ago
Some remote Tricare families will get prescription drugs for freeActive duty families in Tricare Prime Remote in the U.S. will have a $0 copay for covered prescriptions outside military pharmacies.By Karen Jowers8 months ago
Former military leaders sign legal document supporting Sen. Mark KellyOver 40 retired generals, admirals and other former senior military officers signed an amicus brief on Tuesday in support of Sen. Kelly.By Riley Ceder8 months ago