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Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems.
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues
Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.
By Karen Jowers
Guard, reserve troops get fewer veterans disability claims approved
A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel.
What will it take to fix so many lousy barracks? lawmakers ask
"It will take years to address the chronic neglect and underfunding we uncovered" in barracks, GAO says.
By Karen Jowers
Lawmakers grill Pentagon officials over failure of MyTravel program
The failed attempt to revamp and address pre-existing deficiencies of the Defense Travel System means that the department is back where it started.
Auditors reject Oshkosh protest of $9 billion JLTV contract loss
The Government Accountability Office found no fault with the Army's pick of AM General for the mega-deal.
By Jen Judson
Major racial disparities exist in military justice system, report says
The report highlighted three areas the Pentagon should remedy, including training and education, service member protections and oversight and transparency.
By Zamone Perez
Watchdog warns Guard pilots not getting enough hours to fly safely
Despite the shortfall, Guard pilots have better safety records than their active duty peers.
By Davis Winkie
Lockheed unit loses protest of Army tiltrotor award to Textron’s Bell
The Government Accountability Office rejected Sikorsky's protest of the Army's decision to choose Bell to build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Lawmakers move to save VA’s high-tech job training program
The VET TEC program is set to expire this year.
Sikorsky challenges US Army’s helicopter award
Lockheed Martin officially objects to the U.S. Army's decision to choose Bell to build its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, to be fielded in the 2030s.
By Jen Judson