This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day
'Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories amid a WWII turning point.
By Jon Guttman
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TriWest switch sparks ‘deluge of misdirected calls,’ Health Net says
Health Net is seeing a 200% increase in calls to their claims center, many because of problems reaching the new West Region contractor.
By Karen Jowers
Bungled 2017 Tricare contract transition largely the Defense Health Agency’s fault, report says
The Government Accountability Office said the Pentagon must make improvements as it plans for the next generation of Tricare contracts.
By Patricia Kime
The ‘Reluctant Dragon’ awakens: Saratoga’s brave raid on Rabaul
They said the Saratoga spent too much time at anchor—until the old flattop roared to work.
By Bruce Gamble, World War II Magazine
Defense Health Agency to create uniform systems for appointments, prescriptions, referrals and more
According to new Defense Health Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, planned changes to the military health system will improve the patient experience.
By Patricia Kime
US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to “never forget” and rising attention to the terror attacks’ extended toll on responders.
Cat Tales: The story of World War II’s PBY Flying Boat
Consolidated’s rugged PBY set a standard for flying boats and amphibians that will never be eclipsed.
By Stephan Wilkinson, Aviation History Magazine
To the surprise of no one, CBS cancels Marine courtroom drama ‘The Code’
It seemed doomed from the start.
By J.D. Simkins
Op-ed: The danger of trusting gut instincts to decide whether a military action is proportional
The authors say that President Donald Trump's decision to call off a strike on Iran at the last minute may have been the right one. But years of research on valuing human lives, conducted by us and many others, make a compelling case that deciding what is proportional based on gut feelings is a profound mistake.
By Paul Slovic, University of Oregon and Amichai Cohen, Ono Academic College
‘Hell, this is like an old-fashioned turkey shoot.’
One of the greatest aircraft battles of all time devolved into a one-sided slaughter.
By John W. Lambert, Aviation History Magazine
Miracle at Midway?
At 10 o’clock on the morning of June 4, 1942, the Japanese were winning the Pacific War; an hour later, three Japanese aircraft carriers were on fire and sinking.
By Craig L. Symonds, World War II Magazine
Navy announces expanded drug testing for synthetic opioid
The Navy expands its "zero tolerance" policy for controlled substances.
By Mark D. Faram