Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves
A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.
By Karen Jowers
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VA offers free breast cancer screenings to burn-pit vets 40 and under
The move for the first time opens up preventative care to some veterans younger than 40.
Army veteran ‘a testimony’ to breast cancer for men
“I’d like to let men know, it can happen and I’m a testimony to that,” Army veteran Boyd Elliott said of his breast cancer diagnosis.
By Cathy Dyson, The Free Lance-Star
Military parents foot the bill to ship breast milk to their infants. That could change soon.
Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January.
The story of a fighter: Breast cancer survivor inspires others
The U.S. Navy identifies the month of October for breast cancer awareness and provides public information regarding breast cancer.
By Michael W. Hazlett