DOD reproductive care travel policy used just 12 times in 7 monthsA policy allowing troops to be reimbursed for travel if they go out of state for abortions and other reproductive services hasn't been used much.By Tara Copp, AP2 days ago
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goalThe Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.By Meghann Myers and Davis Winkie11 days ago
Services were slow to process COVID vaccine exemptions, watchdog findsA Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork.By Meghann Myers2 weeks ago
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records systemThe nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Pentagon inspector general to assess Navy’s suicide prevention effortsThe evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors.By Meghann Myers3 weeks ago