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DoD, VA Partner to Offer Women's Health Transition Training
Women are the fastest growing veteran population, and they often don't use their benefits.
CHAMPVA Recipients Can Now Get Prescriptions Online from the VA
The online pharmacy program makes getting prescriptions easy and fast.
What to Do If a Debt Collector Calls
If you get an unexpected call from a debt collector, keeping your wits about you is the best course of action
VA Announces Yellow Ribbon Schools for 2019-2020 Academic Year
These private schools give veterans a break on tuition.
The GI Bill Transfer Rules Are Changing Soon
You may have only two months left to sign up to transfer your GI Bill benefits.
DoD Announces Extension to GI Bill Transfer Rules
The window of opportunity is open, but not for long.
New Law Allows You to Get a Bigger VA Home Loan Without a Down Payment
A law giving more Vietnam vets disability benefits for Agent Orange exposure also makes it easier to get a bigger home loan
Pennsylvania Now Offers Free College for National Guard Families
Up to 8,000 military family members could be eligible for free college
Thrift Savings Plan Changes Coming This Fall
The popular retirement plan is moving into the modern era with more flexible withdrawal options and more online access.
VA Accepting Applications For New STEM GI Bill Soon
The new program will be available to those whose GI Bill has run out.
Louisiana Residents Get Military Discount on Car Insurance
The law requires insurance companies to give military members and their families a generous discount
SGLI and FSGLI Premiums Decreasing
Costs for the popular life insurance programs will be going down soon.
Female Veterans Are Fastest Growing Segment of Homeless Veteran Population
The image of a homeless veteran does not immediately bring to mind that of a female homeless veteran.
How to Use the VA's New Urgent Care Benefit
The VA urgent care benefit program allows walk-in care for many conditions.
VA Will Now Let You Go to Civilian Urgent Care Doctors
The expansion of the VA's private-care network makes it easier to see a civilian doctor for many services.
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Should Low-Income Military Families Get a Food Allowance? White House Says No
A provision in the House defense policy bill would create an entitlement to cover food and other needs.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
Lawmaker Orders Investigation into 'Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
A bill in Congress would order a GAO report on whether there really are gender disparities in uniform prices.
US Marine Corps Asks Duncan Hunter to Stop Using Marine Symbols for Campaign
The service apparently wrote Hunter a letter asking him to immediately stop using the USMC Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem.
Marines' New Top Officer Wants to Give New Moms a Full Year Off
The commandant's plan would drastically expand the service's maternity leave benefits.
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Army News
Air Force and Army Practice Aeromedical Evacuation in Hawaii
The point of the exercise in interoperability was to practice rapidly treating casualties.
West Virginia Soldier Dies in Kuwait in Non-Combat Incident
The incident is under investigation.
What's Keeping Generals up at Night? Cyber Threats
America, the world's most computer-dependent nation, is especially vulnerable to cyber attack.
Navy News
A Marine Called on the Commandant to Fix the Corps' Identity Crisis. Here's His Response
The commandant's vision is that Marines will be trained and equipped as a naval expeditionary force.
Norfolk Navy Airman Sentenced in Murder for Hire Plot
Navy Airman Uriel Gerardo-Olivas will also receive a dishonorable discharge.
Leonardo Helicopter Clears Final FAA Approval
If selected by the Navy this fall, the company would produce up to 130 helicopters at its Philadelphia production facility.
Air Force News
Air Force and Army Practice Aeromedical Evacuation in Hawaii
The point of the exercise in interoperability was to practice rapidly treating casualties.
Former Air Force Pilot Lands Plane in All 50 States
Ronald Davis' recent flight in Hawaii represented the culmination of a 63-year journey to land a plane in all 50 states.
Eglin AFB F-35s Hit Their Highest Mission-Capable Rate
The 33rd Fighter Wing posted a 77.1% mission-capable rate for the 33 F-35s on its flight line.
Marine Corps News
A Marine Called on the Commandant to Fix the Corps' Identity Crisis. Here's His Response
The commandant's vision is that Marines will be trained and equipped as a naval expeditionary force.
Married Marine Colonels to Take on Separate Commands on the Same Day
During two separate Marine Corps change-of-command ceremonies Friday in North Carolina, Col. Ebitz will take the reins.
USS Kearsarge, USS Arlington Return Home After Deployment
The USS Kearsarge and USS Arlington returned to Norfolk Thursday following a seven-month deployment.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Cutter Provides World War II Aviator with Final Sendoff
His memorial service took place on board the Coast Guard cutter Oliver Berry.
Here's How the US Coast Guard Helped Put El Chapo Away for Life
Drug interdictions by the service played a role in convicting the kingpin.
Barry Drenches Gulf Coast, but Initially Spares New Orleans
Coast Guard helicopters rescued a dozen people and two pets from flooded areas of Terrebonne Parish, south of New Orleans.