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Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms

The president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals.

VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sites

The decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce.

Army looks to expand its holistic health program for Guard, Reserve

A series of pilot studies will examine how the Army's all-around health and fitness program can be implemented among dispersed units.

Opinion

How to handle winners (and losers) in the Pentagon’s 8% budget relook

The authors of this op-ed argue the DOD's 8% relook offers an opportunity to break the defense budgeting routine, but that outcome is far from preordained.

Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze

Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.

VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets

Department leaders promised to continue to provide necessary care to transgender veterans even after the rule changes.

US military’s mini space shuttle returns to Earth after secret mission

The Space Force's unmanned X-37B blasted into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in December 2023 on a secret mission.

What troops and retirees need to know about Tricare in 2025

The 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries have seen various changes in the Department of Defense health care program.

DOD issues new rules limiting care, enlistment for transgender troops

Secretary Hegseth issued a memo to block transgender people from enlisting and cut off gender-related medical care for those who already serve.

SOCOM wants new helmet goggle mount and oxygen-generating device

The portable oxygen device would cut down the need for oxygen cylinders.