On newsstands this week

In this week's Army Times, does the Expert Action Badge reflect a test of skills or is it a "participation trophy"?

Also in this week's edition:

• Milley calls for smaller elements and mature leaders.
• With a new helmet, kiss your Kevlar -- and nearly a pound -- goodbye.
• A Green Beret gets his DSC -- 50 years later.

You'll find these stories and more this week in your local exchange or commissary.

In Other News

DoD should review special needs health care programs to ensure they’re helping military families, watchdog says

The coverage amounts for Tricare ECHO services haven't increased since 2009.

‘Scary and silencing’: Troops, families receive threats from foreign bad actors

The threats began after the U.S. strikes against Iran and have included identifying details about troops, their spouses and children.

US soldier charged with making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a master sergeant with U.S. Army Special Forces, used sensitive classified information to make wagers on prediction market Polymarket.

Flu vaccine requirement discarded ‘effective immediately,’ Hegseth says

The flu vaccine has been required annually for U.S. military personnel since the 1950s .

Advocates press for preventive programs, VA benefits for struggling vets

Representatives from specialty courts and veterans’ legal organizations pressed Congress Wednesday for expansion of the Veterans Treatment Courts system.

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