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Out of 27,000, the Army has whittled down its voluntary recall to about 400 former soldiers so far
“They’re being brought on for a 179-day initial tour, until we can figure out what’s the duration of the requirement."
By Kyle Rempfer
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Service surgeons general voice concern about military health care reforms
During a hearing of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, top military medical officers warned of Defense Health Agency growing pains.
By Patricia Kime
The military needs a unified medical command, says lawmaker
At a conference for federal health providers, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, proposes a new structure for the military health system.
By Patricia Kime
Embedded mental health providers making a difference for troops, officials say
Top medical officers praised the program at a Senate hearing.
By Karen Jowers
Army surgeon general: Opioid use has decreased among soldiers
A pain-management task force began targeting the drug's use in 2010.
By Karen Jowers