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Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews
In a new study the Pentagon has found higher rates of cancer among aviators than in the U.S. general population, and has further reviews planned.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Four-star: 98 percent of US Special Operations Command has received COVID vaccine
SOCOM’s commander, Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, shared the statistic during the annual Military Reporters and Editors Conference.
Vet unemployment up in January
After a year of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year.
By Natalie Gross
Here’s why you’re paying more for official lodging at many installations
Rates will still be within the per diem rates for that location.
By Karen Jowers
Women and minority veterans are thriving in the civilian workforce
Among post-9/11 veterans in particular, women outshined men with a 3.5 percent unemployment rate, compared to 3.9.
By Natalie Gross
New BAH rates for 2019 rise 2.5 percent
Service members will have to use out-of-pocket cash to pay 5 percent of housing costs because the benefit will only cover 95 percent.
By Military Times staff
The 80 percent directive: How will combat aircraft get to Mattis' readiness goal?
Here's how the military's aircraft mission-capable rates can get to the goal.
By Larry Korb
Caravan explainer: Migrants travel in groups for a simple reason (safety)
The caravan began on Oct. 13 in Honduras with 200 people. As it has moved through Honduras, Guatemala and now Mexico, its ranks have grown to over 7,000, according to an estimate by the International Organization of Migration.
By Karen Jacobsen, Tufts University
Mortgage problems? Here are 4 dates to know … and avoid
Break the bad-loan cycle ... before things get worse.
By Kevin Lilley
The top VA loan counties: Did your neighborhood make this list?
The most popular places to buy (or refinance) with VA backing.
By Kevin Lilley
Feds restrict 2 more lenders in fight against VA ‘loan churn’
The move could make it harder for the lenders to compete for VA-backed refinancing.
By Karen Jowers
Mortgage rates reach 7-year high, with VA loans along for the ride
Just in time for the busiest house-buying season, rates are at levels not seen since 2011.
By Kevin Lilley