Military recruiting off to ‘strong start’ for fiscal 2026, DOD saysOverall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.By Karen Jowers7 days ago
VA to reorganize community care contracts, reducing regions to 2The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to realign its community care network, reducing the number of regions from five to two.By Patricia Kime2 weeks ago
Lawmakers move to further restrict cellphones in DOD schoolsOverall, cellphone use is not a systemic issue, says DODEA.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
VA told companies they may be breaking law. Most are still in businessVA has told nearly 40 companies to stop charging veterans for assisting with disability benefits claims. The firms insist veterans want their help.By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse4 weeks ago
Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in DCU.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized after Wednesday afternoon’s shooting.4 weeks ago
National Guard shooting victims identifiedSocial media video showed first responders performing CPR on one of the service members and treating the other on a sidewalk covered in broken glass.5 weeks ago