Warren presses Hegseth about fluoridation’s impact on readiness
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know if the DOD has considered the effects on troops' dental health if communities don't add fluoride to drinking water.
By Karen Jowers
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VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.
VA patient deaths rise, active coronavirus cases fall as department eyes return to normal operations
More than 1,000 VA patients have died from the virus since early March.
Ohio governor calls on National Guard to help nursing homes
Ohio National Guard units will be going to nursing homes this week to test for the coronavirus as the death toll continues to climb at a fast pace among long-term care residents, Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday.
By John Seewer, The Associated Press
Women veterans advocates worry coronavirus crisis will overshadow other needed fixes
New improvements must be implemented alongside other needs reforms, they warn.
Feds charge Army wife with stabbing husband and warn of domestic violence amid pandemic
Experts have warned that domestic violence incidents are likely to increase during the coronavirus pandemic due to shelter-in-place orders.
By Kyle Rempfer
Russia scales down war games amid pandemic
Russia’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Moscow has scaled down its military drills amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pentagon memo contradicts Esper’s year-end coronavirus vaccine goal, per report
Leading U.S. health officials have been warning of a post-summer COVID-19 resurgence.
Guard deployments may end one day short of mark needed for retirement, education benefits
The June 24 deadline for the end of Guard orders would leave troops at 89 days of active-duty, just short of the 90 needed for benefits.
How COVID-19 shifted the way we support veterans
Veteran service organizations must adjust their support tactics to reach the most vulnerable among the veteran population.
By Amy Palmer
Thousands defer plans to leave the military during crisis
Across the military, uncertainty about future jobs or college opportunities is driving more service members to re-enlist or at least postpone their scheduled departures.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Why are so few military families seeking COVID-related financial help from these relief societies?
Military relief societies are approving virtually all requests for COVID-related financial assistance, but in some cases, there just aren't many requests.
By Karen Jowers