Active-Duty Military Suicides at Record Highs in 2018 The number of suicides matched the high recorded in 2012.
Older Vets Committing Suicide at Alarming Rate Almost seven out of 10 veterans who have committed suicide were over the age of 50, according to a Department of Veterans...
Committee to Study Health Effects of Malaria Drugs Taken by US Troops A National Academies group will consider the health consequences of medications, including mefloquine.
Senators Want Answers on Unspent VA Suicide Prevention Funds A group of 21 lawmakers has asked the VA to account for $17.7 million.
Military Spouse's Intimate View of Husband's Cancer Fight In the ER, Molly Pearl and her husband made the imperceptible shift between soldier and patient, wife and caregiver.
More Than Half of Wounded, Sick, Injured Post-9/11 Veterans Rated Obese A new survey of more than 33,000 Post-9/11 veterans found that 51.7 percent of them were obese.
VA Makes It Easier to Share Your Health Information with Private Doctors An update to the VA's Blue Button system makes sharing health info with your personal doctor easier
Army Wants Sergeants in the Barracks on Weekends to Prevent Suicides The U.S. Army's top official said Thursday that he wants to see sergeants making regular visits to the barracks on weekends.
DOD, VA & UCSD Study New Treatment For Binge Eating Binge eating affects approximately 1/5 of active duty personnel & results in higher health-care costs & decreased readiness
Hedge Fund Billionaire Plans 25 Mental Health Clinics for Veterans by 2020 Steven Cohen's clinics have treated 8,000 veterans and family members to date.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.