Military families: DOD wants your input on quality of life improvements
What could states do to make life better for military families? DOD wants to know.
Health Care
Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says
There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there's no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.
Opinion
Expanding the Future Soldier Prep Course solves the wrong problem
"A better solution would be to focus on finding those with a desire to serve and fostering that interest, not just getting recruits to pass an exam."
VA to review link between military toxin and additional cancers
Three new cancers could be added to the list of presumptive conditions for VA disability benefits.
DOJ tells Texas to stop messin’ with military spouse job licenses
This Air Force wife's lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state's denial of these new employment protections.
Graphic novel tells story of Vietnam pilot who flew into enemy fire
Maj. Bruce Crandall helped save 70 wounded troops in Vietnam.
Connecting military-affiliated students and civilians on campus
When coming to campus, those that are military-affiliated may feel isolated from their civilian counterparts.
New Louisiana monument honors Black service members
Louisiana has erected a new monument to Black military service members in the state’s Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol.
Biden threatens VA budget bill veto over limits on abortion, LGBT care
The plan calls for roughly $320 billion in veterans program and benefits spending next fiscal year.
UN says it’s communicating with North Korea about detained US soldier
“None of us know where this is going to end,” says UN deputy commander Andrew Harrison, a British lieutenant general.
Opinion
Expanding birth control access for veterans and military families
Congress has the opportunity to advance no-cost sharing for birth control for the members and families of our military.
