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It Was the Biggest Scam in Tricare's History. Now Troops May Be Going to Jail
Five service members have been convicted of defrauding the federal government. More may follow.
In a First, Pentagon Releases Data on Military Spouse and Child Suicides
Congress first called for a report on military family suicides in 2014.
Military Suicide Rates Hit Record High in 2018
The rate was highest for the divorced; those in admin or mechanical or electrical repair; and those who never deployed.
VA Misses Deadline on Expanding Caregiver Program, Sets New Target
According to the VA, it is still working on the required computer system to support expansion.
'Everybody's Overworked:' String of Suicides Raises Questions About Sailors' Stress Levels
Three sailors assigned to the same ship died in apparent suicides in the last week.
New Tricare Breastfeeding Benefits Lead to Reimbursement Fiascos
The Defense Health Agency has introduced or altered its programs for new moms, with mixed results.
New DoD Pain Rating Scale Will Help Military Doctors Assess Patients' Misery
The new scale has a familiar look, but will help patients and doctors determine how badly pain is affecting their lives.
Top VA Committee Democrats: Accelerate ER Reimbursements to Veterans
The directive follows a court ruling that the VA improperly denied payments to thousands of veterans.
Millions More Vets and Caregivers Are About to Get Commissary, Exchange Access
Roughly 3.5 million veterans and designated VA caregivers will be eligible to make purchases at military stores.
Commands Protect Troops and Fail Families in Domestic Abuse Cases, Victims Say
Three women claim military commands refused to prosecute and allowed their alleged abusers to go free.
The Air Force Has Declared War on Hopelessness in the Ranks
Toxic leadership appears to contribute to "hopelessness," according to the top enlisted person and chief of staff.
Air Force to Institute New Fitness Requirements for Commanders
Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.
Nine VA Leaders, Staff Placed on Leave Amid Ant-Bite Scandal
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie says swift action was needed in a case where the VA did not "treat a vet with dignity."
VA’s $900 Million Caregiver Program Bogged Down by Bad Data, IT Issues, GAO Finds
Continued problems with data and software will delay expanding a program to aid those who care for severely injured veterans.
Chiropractic Care Works for Troops with Lower Back Pain, But Not Everyone Can Access It
A study ordered by Congress 10 years ago finds chiropractic care increases fitness in some troops.
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Marine Drill Instructors’ 'Unacceptable' Comments About Women Must Stop, General Says
The words drill instructors use have an "enormous" effect on recruits.
'Black Hawk Down' Veteran Dies at Age 64
James McMahon served 16 years in the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment and then later as a member of the elite Delta Force.
The Most Muscular Unit in the Marine Corps Is Accepting Applications
If you can squat more than 300 pounds -- and then do it again nine more times -- the Marines may have an elite job for you.
Navy Submarine That Went Missing with 80 Sailors Aboard Found 75 Years Later
A team of ocean explorers confirmed that the USS Grayback was discovered about 50 nautical miles south of Okinawa in June.
Trump Restores Rank to SEAL, Grants Clemency for Soldiers in War Zone Crimes Cases
"As the President has stated, 'when our soldiers have to fight for our country, I want to give them the confidence to fight.'...
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Army News
Army Plans Big Isle Drill with Chinese Soldiers
An opening ceremony will be held Monday on Hawaii island for a military exercise with China.
Democrat Edwards Wins Reelection in Conservative Louisiana
A West Point graduate and former Army Ranger, the moderate Edwards focused on bipartisan, state-specific issues.
Bills Would Award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Rangers of WWII
About 41 of the 7,000 Rangers who served in the war are still alive.
Navy News
'Extraordinary and Remarkable Legacy': Naval Academy Grads Discuss Life as NASA Astronauts
Lt. Kayla Barron never imagined she might become an astronaut until she served on a submarine.
Dog Teaches Military Medical Students the Merits of Service Animals
The newest faculty member at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has a great smile and a wagging tail.
Buttigieg Touts Military Service, Wary of Overstating Role
Pete Buttigieg is careful not to call himself a combat veteran even as he notes the danger he faced.
Air Force News
Air Force Special Tactics Chief Awarded Silver Star for Raining Hell on the Enemy in Afghanistan
Because of the danger-close airstrike Grove expertly coordinated, the team was able to recover a fallen teammate.
The Air Force Wants More Aspiring Pilots to Take Advantage of Height Waiver Program
Even if individuals interested in becoming pilots fall outside the set height restrictions , it's possible to get a waiver.
US Commander: Partnership with Kurds against ISIS Still Strong
Maj. Gen. Eric T. Hill said hat ISIS militants remain “a global threat” and that partnership with the Kurds is still needed.
Marine Corps News
Attorney Calls on US Marine Deserter to Turn Himself In
Michael Alexander Brown is wanted for questioning in the murder of his mother's boyfriend.
Nine Years After War Took Marine's Legs, New Causes Give Him Purpose
An explosion took both of Jones' legs above the knees and caused severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard to Reconsider Vessel Safety Improvements That It Had Rejected
A service leader said it will reconsider the measures in the aftermath of a fire that killed 34 people on a dive boat.
NTSB: Coast Guard Ignored Duck Boat Safety Proposals
Investigators say the changes might have prevented last year's Missouri accident, which killed 17 people.
Woman Who Scammed Coast Guard Veteran Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence
The woman was convicted of scamming an 82-year-old Florida veteran out of his life savings.