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‘Excuses are over’: Gaps in domestic violence reporting threaten troops’ safety, lawmakers say
Military officials reported more than 40,000 incidents from 2015 to 2019, but outside advocates say that count may have ignored thousands more.
Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
By Patricia Kime
Got COVID-19? What happens next?
Stay at home in an isolated room away from family members and pets, public health officials advise.
By Patricia Kime
Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
By Patricia Kime
VA locks down nursing homes to prevent COVID-19 infections; department tracking six cases
VA is hoping the Draconian measures will protect more than 65,000 vulnerable veterans from infection.
By Patricia Kime
Army signs agreement with drug giant Gilead on experimental COVID-19 treatment
U.S. troops with confirmed cases of COVID-19 could get an investigational drug treatment for the virus.
By Patricia Kime
Storied Army institute developing COVID-19 diagnostic test, vaccine
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command personnel have been working on research efforts to control, contain and prevent the virus, to include developing a new diagnostic test.
By Patricia Kime
VA announces first veteran coronavirus case; patient hospitalized at VA Palo Alto
A California man confirmed to have COVID-19 was hospitalized at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center.
Appeals court weighs constitutionality of excluding women from the draft
The federal government has argued that the courts should wait until the results of a three-year study on public service in the United States.
By Patricia Kime
VA stepping up coronavirus monitoring at medical facilities
VA hospitals are stepping up alerts, monitoring for COVID-19, the coronavirus that began spreading from China in late January.
By Patricia Kime
Communities fighting transfers of coronavirus patients from military installations
Community leaders seek to minimize exposure of their residents to COVID-19.
By Patricia Kime