


Senate confirms controversial vet to lead Pentagon personnel office
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama.

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Lawmakers want details on plans to privatize military stores
Lawmakers are hoping to put the brakes on DOD plans to privatize retail programs.

Navy LT attempting world record run from LA to NYC in 40 days
Lt. Paul Johnson starts his cross-country run in Los Angeles on March 1.

ICF coaching programs added to DOD’s online credential offerings
Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense added the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach credential to the COOL offerings.

Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.

Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops
These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.

Senate confirms Paparo as new INDOPACOM commander
The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.

More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail
A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.

GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classes
A move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.

Mental health outreach efforts need more focus on women vets: report
Advocates say more research and emphasis is needed on the particular mental health challenges facing women veterans.

This vet-founded nonprofit is fishing for healing
Seventeen years after it was founded, Heroes on the Water has served more than 61,000 veterans, first responders and their families.
