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US Naval Community College launches health science program
The Navy’s community college is partnering with Western Governors University to provide sailors with an associate degree in health science.
By Diana Stancy
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 telehealth appointments may complicate vets’ community care options
Department leaders are looking into whether eligibility rules for outside care should change if online medical appointments are available.
Private sector medical care may not be faster or cheaper than VA
The analysis says more data is needed to monitor the value of the fast-growing outside care options for veterans.
VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options
The data is designed to help veterans see which VA facilities have nearby medical appointments.
‘We’re so sorry’: Mariupol steel plant evacuees feel relief, grief
The steel plant has a maze of more than 30 bunkers and tunnels spread out over its 11 square kilometers (4 miles), and each bunker was its own world.
Putin claims Mariupol win but won’t storm Ukrainian holdout
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces not to storm the last remaining Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged city of Mariupol but to block it “so that not even a fly comes through.”
Navy unveils up to $175,000 in bonuses for aviation department heads
Those who agree early for a five-year obligation will receive the largest bonuses.
By Diana Stancy
Navy modifies initial sea tour length for enlisted nuclear community to boost retention
Enlisted sailors with nuclear ratings will now complete an initial 54-month sea tour, then reenlist for a shore tour.
By Diana Stancy
VA approved thousands of ineligible doctors — now lawmakers want changes
More than 600 deceased providers were included on VA's Community Care list.
New in 2022: Navy to lengthen Basic Military Training; expand its community college
The additional two weeks of training will be spent completing a “Sailor for Life” module that targets the conversion from civilian to sailor.
By Diana Stancy