AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history.By Karen Jowers8 weeks ago
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.By Natalie Oliverio3 months ago
Trump promised redemption for troops who refused COVID shots. A year later, many are still waiting. They were kicked out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine. Now reinstatement is taking longer than they ever expected. By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse3 months ago
230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon saysRoughly 2.7% of the thousands who left the service over the vaccine mandate have rejoined and another 7% have expressed interest in returning. By Patricia Kime3 months ago
Panel to study Pentagon’s COVID vaccine mandate, troops dismissalThe panel will examine the processes regarding the Pentagon's COVID-19 policies and what led to the dismissal of those who refused the vaccine.By Patricia Kime3 months ago
Services ask defense secretary for exceptions to lax flu vaccine policy The services sent a "robust set of exception" requests to a new Pentagon policy allowing personnel to decide whether to get the flu shot.By Patricia Kime5 months ago