Soldiers push limits to compete for expert badges
The Expert Soldier Badge was introduced in 2019 for soldiers with MOSs outside of infantry, medical and special forces communities.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Soldiers need better way to evacuate casualties, enlisted leaders say
A panel of command sergeants major said medical evacuation and its associated tasks require modernization for future large-scale combat.
By Todd South
Big VA budget boost on track as Senate panel backs $270 billion spending plan
The Senate appropriations committee advanced the spending plan on Wednesday by a bipartisan 25-5 vote.
DoD needs to get a handle on quality of life at remote, isolated U.S. bases, report finds
Driving three hours to get maternity care.... commuting 53 miles to work. Housing, medical care may need more resources in these remote U.S. areas.
By Karen Jowers
VA delays further rollout of new multi-billion dollar record system until 2022
Rollout of the $16-billion project revealed significant problems with training and preparation at VA medical sites.
VA scraps rollout schedule of controversial new electronic medical records project
The new timeline for the 10-year, $16-billion project has not yet been settled.
Troops deployed to remote areas would have complete electronic voting under new legislation
DoD would develop a plan for electronic voting for remotely deployed troops; states would have option to participate.
By Karen Jowers
Marine receives 3D-printed teeth from reconstructive jaw surgery in military first
“It was weird to hear my own voice. I just made a sound and everyone there cheered.”
By J.D. Simkins
US agrees to $7M settlement in Kansas VA hospital sex abuse case
About 100 veterans have sued former VA physician assistant Mark Wisner.
US Army to test electronic warfare coders at the edge during upcoming exercise
The pilot will help the service learn about electronic warfare personnel and capability needs.
By Mark Pomerleau