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 Jowers11 days 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 Oliverio5 weeks ago
Even $500 could make a difference for military childcare workers, researchers findLow pay is the leading reason military child care providers leave their jobs, but even a $500 bonus could help retain them, research found.By Karen Jowers5 weeks 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 Horse5 weeks 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 Kime6 weeks 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 Kime6 weeks ago