Soldiers push limits to compete for expert badgesThe Expert Soldier Badge was introduced in 2019 for soldiers with MOSs outside of infantry, medical and special forces communities.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Soldiers need better way to evacuate casualties, enlisted leaders sayA panel of command sergeants major said medical evacuation and its associated tasks require modernization for future large-scale combat.By Todd South5 days ago
VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-proneVA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.By Aliya Sternstein6 weeks ago
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hellFor civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.By Clay Beyersdorfer8 weeks ago
Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join militaryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the change will help ensure the physical and mental capabilities of service members. 3 months ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III4 months ago