Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general populationFrom 2003 to 2018, 13 million veterans had PFAS chemicals in their blood streams at levels higher than a threshold set by the National Academies.By Patricia Kime4 days ago
White House national security official to depart administrationThe upcoming departure of White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker marks the latest change in a shake-up of the national security team.By Gram Slattery, Reuters5 weeks ago
Risk of developing ALS varies by service, study findsAir Force, Coast Guard and Navy veterans had the highest rates of ALS diagnosis in an analysis of more than 14,400 cases.By Patricia Kime7 weeks ago
VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfireThree fires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed 600 buildings and burned 8,000 acres.By Patricia Kime7 weeks ago
Is GPS reliance making troops less observant? Yearlong study aims to find out.The study will use virtual reality simulations to track aspects of observation and recall in subjects with and without navigation aids. By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
VA to fire employee for alleged abuse of disabled vet at a state-run veterans homeThe veteran's wife captured video of the incident that's now gone viral. She told Military Times that she set up a hidden camera after suspecting abuse.By Patricia Kime3 months ago