VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-proneVA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.By Aliya Sternstein9 days ago
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hellFor civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.By Clay Beyersdorfer3 weeks ago
Navy orders stand down, audit after improper radiation examsThe Bureau of Medicine and Surgery said the Navy improperly conducted radiation medical examinations and special duty examinations.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join militaryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the change will help ensure the physical and mental capabilities of service members. 8 weeks ago
Navy did not document changes to recruitment procedures, watchdog saysThe Navy reached its recruitment goal in fiscal 2024 by working through a backlog of 8,600 medical waivers, recruiting 5,845 sailors in the process.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III3 months ago