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More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to US
At least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.
By Karen Jowers
VA study finds Paxlovid may help prevent long COVID-19 problems
The medication helped reduce the chance of long-term health complications by 25%.
VA officials confident they’re ready for the next COVID surge
Coronavirus cases among VA patients are up slightly from October 2021.
‘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.
VA extends debt collection relief until the end of 2022
Veterans facing financial hardship were facing a late September deadline to resume repayment of the debt.
New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine may be an acceptable option for some of the service members who have sought religious exemptions from the mandatory vaccine.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
VA officials lagging in goal of housing 38,000 distressed vets this year
A spike in Covid-19 cases at the start of the year delayed some efforts to get more veterans into homes.
Military commands spent pandemic money on space analytics, IT upgrades
The U.S. military commands responsible for North America misused at least $19 million in COVID-19 relief money on space-related data analytics connected to the Pentagon’s JADC2 endeavor, as well as office information technology upgrades, investigators said.
With COVID mission over, Pentagon plans for next pandemic
U.S. military medical teams deployed during the coronavirus pandemic brought back lessons as the Defense Department looks to see what worked and what didn't.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press