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Proposed VA Budget Would Increase Funding for Cancer Treatment
The investment would go toward VA's precision oncology program, which moves away from one-size-fits-all cancer treatments.
Know a Hero Military Dog Who Deserves an Award? Organization Seeks Nominations
Have or know a furry companion worthy of the title hero? It's nomination time for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
'Paint' that Purports to Regrow Wounded Troops' Bones Moving Toward FDA Testing
The latest proposed bone regenerative therapy is a paint-like substance that coats implants to promote bone regrowth.
Granting VA Disability Claims by Remote Questionnaire Led to Fraud, Report Shows
A new VA inspector general report released finds that use of questionnaires administered remotely increased bad rulings.
Tricare to Add 'Female Viagra' to Covered Drugs List
Tricare officials said they plan to add the self-administered injection, Vyleesi, to the list of covered drugs.
US Government Urges Military Families to Participate in 2020 Census
This year's census will be the first that can be answered online.
Military Health System's New 'Markets' Share Patients, Staff in Name of Efficiency
Tricare beneficiaries in select regions will try out a plan that will let them go to other bases for specialized treatment.
Military Health Record Milestone Delayed as VA Requests $1 Billion Funding Increase
The move comes the same week the VA unveiled its $243.3 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2021.
Defense Department Study on Mannequins Would Improve Surgeon Training
A consortium is studying a platform to simulate surgery, injury and patient assessment at the Naval Medical Center San Diego.
VA Ramps Up Mental Health Funding After Rash of Parking Lot Suicides
The VA's budget request for fiscal 2021 totals $243.3 billion -- a dramatic 10% increase from 2020.
These Married Ironman Athletes Just Graduated Together from Navy Boot Camp
The couple moved to the U.S. in 2015 after their friendship blossomed into love as they spent long periods training.
Bill to Provide Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD Passes House Unanimously
An effort to have the VA provide service dogs to veterans with mental health issues passed a major hurdle.
Tricare Users Get Discounts on Chiropractic Care, Gym Memberships in New Pilot
The goal is that these types of partnerships will move Tricare to a value-based system instead of a volume-based program.
Senators Worry VA's Long Wait Times Will Continue Despite Mission Act
Later this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs will roll out a new program mandated by the Mission Act.
Army Finalizes Incentive Plan for Companies to Fix Base Housing Problems
Military families have reported lead contamination and pest infestation in surveys.
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Here's the List of Military Clinics That Will No Longer Serve Retirees, Families
The list is included in a 61-page report to Congress delivered Wednesday.
Marine Pilot Who 'Borrowed' Helicopter to End Sniper Situation Has Died
Pitman is best known for ignoring military protocol and breaking regulations so he could save lives.
CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.
The US Navy Just Got Its Hands on a New Kind of Iranian Missile
A pair of Navy ships have for the first time nabbed a new kind of Iranian surface-to-air missiles.
Video Shows US Military Vehicle Running a Russian Military Truck Off the Road in Syria
The Russian vehicle almost hits a civilian bystander who had been walking along the shoulder.
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Army News
A Former JBLM Soldier Has Been Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Pornography Production
The sentence will be concurrent to a 10-year term he was already given by a military tribunal.
Fort Gordon Soldier Charged with Murder of Girlfriend
The GBI announced there was "probable cause" to charge the Army sergeant in the death of Anitra Gunn.
Test Pilots Sound Off on Futuristic Helicopter Vying to Replace Army's Black Hawk
Sikorsky-Boeing officials said the new aircraft design will be capable of flying at speeds of more than 200 knots.
Navy News
New Hampshire Senators Call on Esper to Honor 'Lost 74' on Vietnam Wall
The senators urged Esper to add the 74 sailors who died aboard the USS Frank E. Evans to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Navy and Marine Corps to Ban Personal Firearms for Foreign Troops
All international military students will have to sign agreements on the new rules or risk getting booted out of the U.S.
Pearl Harbor Dry Dock Might Be Replaced and Upgraded
The Navy said it is "investigating " building a new dry dock at Pearl Harbor--its first since World War II.
Air Force News
The Air Force Wants to Retire Aging Aircraft. It Will Have to Get Past Congress First
Retiring the A-10 would have freed up funds to invest in new aviation platforms.
McConnell Air Force Base Finds High Levels of Chemical Made Famous in 'Erin Brockovich'
Hexavalent chromium can be used as an anti-corrosion agent and "it is found in paints and primers used on the KC-135."
Security Forces Leaders Fired at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Fostering Toxic Work Environment
Lt. Col. Christopher Robinson and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Crockett were removed from their positions.
Marine Corps News
Navy and Marine Corps to Ban Personal Firearms for Foreign Troops
All international military students will have to sign agreements on the new rules or risk getting booted out of the U.S.
On 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Flag-Raising, Some Struggle with History-Changing News
Rene Gagnon, Jr., is still dealing with the fact that his father was not in the iconic photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima.
Marines to Review Proposed 1-Year Maternity Leave Policy for New Moms
Commandant Gen. David Berger says he wants a formal recommendation on implementing a year-paid maternity leave policy.
Coast Guard News
Judge Questions Plan to Remove Capsized Ship in Huge Chunks
The multi-agency command overseeing the wreck removal hopes to start cutting the ship into sections in May.
New Coast Guard Cutter Edgar Culbertson Named After Great Lakes Hero
The Coast Guard took delivery of the new cutter this month in Key West, Florida.
Coast Guard Gives Details About Salvage Operation for Capsized Ship
Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Matt Waller explained the plans to remove the vessel with nearly 4,200 cars inside.