Experts debunk DOD claim about autism therapy, demand its availabilityA new report urges the DOD to provide Applied Behavior Analysis as a basic benefit for the one in 28 military children diagnosed with autism.By Karen Jowers20 hours ago
Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.By Claire Barrett22 hours ago
Apollo 13 mission leader, Navy veteran James Lovell dies at 97Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to Earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died.6 weeks ago
Migrants to be housed at new Fort Bliss detention centerThe Defense Department has begun construction on what officials claim will be the largest detention center for detained migrants in the United States.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 weeks ago
VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concernsOfficials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts. By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago