10,000 VA employees are resigning in September. Here’s the list
"Mission-critical" workers were exempt from deferred resignations, but doctors and nurses are quitting anyway, The War Horse reports.
By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse
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Trump’s pick for CNO faces few hurdles in confirmation hearing
If confirmed, Adm. Daryl Caudle would replace Adm. James Kilby, who has served as acting CNO since Trump's dismissal of Adm. Lisa Franchetti.
By Riley Ceder
Military justice reform: The ‘Be Careful What You Ask For’ Act
There is no basis to conclude that a career military lawyer will be better insulated from pressures or more inclined to send challenging cases to trial, say the authors of this commentary.
By Army Maj. Jordan Stapley and Professor Geoffrey Corn
SECDEF nearing decision about taking sexual assault cases out of chain of command
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has consulted with senior leadership. Now he has a choice to make.
VA oversight lapses allowed pathologist’s serious medical errors to accumulate: watchdog report
A former physician was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the deadly mistakes.
We must push toward protecting LGBTQ service members at home
As the 10th anniversary of the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" nears, we must ensure LGBTQ service members are not discriminated against, says the author of this commentary.
By Retired Maj. Gen. Gale S. Pollock
Private housing companies expand partnership with services to create more supportive military communities
Some elements of the Tenant Bill of Rights were more complex and required military housing project owners to continue working with the DoD, service branches, and project lenders to finalize their implementation.
‘Find a way to serve.’ | Dear Young American: Ron Shurer
Staff Sgt. Ron Shurer earned the Medal of Honor for actions as a Special Forces medic in Afghanistan in 2008. In the first installment of Dear Young American, he talks about finding a way to serve those around you, no matter where you are.
By Ben Murray
We must say the names of the heroes who gave all in defense of freedom
We can’t lose sight of what Memorial Day means for our nation and families who continue to grieve the loss of a service member, says the Denis McDonough in this commentary.
By VA Secretary Denis McDonough
How you can support the survivors of a military loss
Twenty-four new military survivors are connecting with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), the largest daily average since its founding in 1994, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Chantel Dooley
Best pics of the week: May 30, 2021
Graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy, flags-in at Arlington and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Navy aims to reduce end strength, cut higher education funding in new budget request
But the sea service wants to significantly boost spending on mental health programs and sexual assault prevention and response.
By Diana Stancy