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VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.
For veterans seeking home loans, the coronavirus economy is making things harder
Be careful -- Interest rates on VA home loans may be ticking higher amid economic turmoil.
By Patrick Boyaggi
Conspiracies falsely accuse an Army reservist of being ‘patient zero’ of coronavirus pandemic
“The Army is providing support to help Sgt. 1st Class Benassi with the public attention," said an Army official.
By Kyle Rempfer
Military closing the gap between new COVID-19 cases and recoveries
More troops were cleared of COVID-19 on Monday than tested positive for it.
VA dismisses concerns about Oregon facility’s coronavirus dance party, cases rise to over 7,000
The virus continues to be deadlier for VA patients than for the rest of the American population, with more than 6 percent of positive cases becoming fatal.
Senators blast Esper’s ‘dysfunctional decision-making’ on coronavirus
Esper has "often prioritized readiness at the expense of the health of servicemembers and their families," the senators wrote.
By Aaron Mehta
COVID-19 has put us down, but not out
Lessons on resiliency during this pandemic from two Cubans who were tortured and imprisoned by Castro.
By DJ Reyes
Aircraft carrier Nimitz heads to sea as COVID-19 concerns loom
“Our nation looks to us to be ready to return to sea, to execute our mission, and to support our national security objectives. We are humbled and honored to do so.”
By J.D. Simkins
Navy cancels E-4 advancement exams for active-duty and FTS sailors
Approximately 20,000 sailors currently holding the rank of E-3 were scheduled to take the exam.
By J.D. Simkins
20 percent of Theodore Roosevelt crew test positive for COVID-19
Just one sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier is currently receiving treatment at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.
By J.D. Simkins
How becoming a long-distance mom prepared me for COVID-19
Take the time you need to grieve something you have lost in this time of pandemic, says the author of this commentary.
By Staff Sgt. Heather Fejerang