VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.By Patricia Kime5 weeks ago
Here’s what the Navy is doing to improve women’s uniformsThe program, known as the Size Modernization Program, seeks to standardize the fit and sizing of all service and dress uniforms for women sailors.By Diana Stancy19 months ago
Changes coming to sub IT ratingsSailors in the information systems technician rating on submarines will convert into new ratings to facilitate “mastery” in one area of expertise.By Diana Stancy2 years ago
Navy creates three new IT submarine ratings to promote specializationThe sailors will specialize in communications, network security and electronic warfare.By Diana Stancy2 years ago
Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashesLawmakers have relayed support in passing supplemental budgets for intelligence and materiel acquisitions related to South China Sea operations.By Leilani Chavez2 years ago
The Navy’s continuing cruiser debacleA lengthy and costly effort to modernize the aging cruisers has not gone as planned, the Navy admits.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago