Outgoing DOD family official: ‘Don’t forget who you’re working for’
Patricia Barron connected with – and listened to – military spouses during her four years as head of DOD family policy.
By Karen Jowers
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Nearly 4,000 soldiers, sailors and Marines applied to join the Space Force. Here are the 50 who made it.
The Space Force is preparing to choose another 350 or so members from that applicant pool in the next month.
Audit finds some military hospitals issued potentially dangerous amounts of opioids
DoD needs to better monitor its physicians and prescriptions, the Department of Defense Inspector General said.
By Patricia Kime
House bill would require Pentagon to support PFAS cleanup in communities
Republicans joined Democrats in passing a bill that would increase restrictions and force cleanup of chemicals found in firefighting foams and nonstick cookware.
By Patricia Kime
Got a military medical malpractice claim? Here’s how to file
Military personnel can file claims with their respective services.
By Patricia Kime
New interactive map helps ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans locate ship positions
Veterans can use a new interactive tool to locate their ships' positions off Vietnam. Meanwhile, VA is processing Blue Water Navy claims.
By Patricia Kime
Study results on new Agent Orange diseases not expected until ‘late 2020’ says VA secretary
In a letter to Montana Sen. Jon Tester, Wilkie said the studies must be analyzed and reviewed before a decision is made.
By Patricia Kime
New veterans find themselves employed and connected but battling health woes after discharge
A new survey shows that veterans fare well in their first year after the military but have a high "health burden."
By Patricia Kime
VA drops its star ratings system for hospitals
Department said the star system was misinterpreted and underutilized.
By Patricia Kime
Tricare to cover laser treatments for troops with severe shaving bumps
The Defense Department will now pay for troops to get laser therapy for a condition that especially impacts men of African and Asian descent.
By Patricia Kime
New in 2020: Military health system will expand takeover of local treatment facilities
Military hospitals and clinics in Europe and the Indo-Pacific regions will begin to transition to Defense Health Agency management in 2020.
By Patricia Kime
Military Bowl’s gift to wounded troops and families: an Eastern Shore getaway
Bowl game played in Annapolis funds a retreat for veterans as well as other charitable causes.
By Patricia Kime