Fort Irwin breaks ground on first privatized junior enlisted barracks
The project will feature two-bedroom, two-bathroom units with shared kitchens, plus community amenities, including a pool and clubhouse with TVs.
By Karen Jowers
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VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concerns
Officials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape.
VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointments
Congress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system.
How far will DOD take privatization on military bases?
New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.
By Karen Jowers
As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trust
VA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.
Could privatizing barracks help fix the lousy conditions?
The Army and Navy have a combined seven privatized barracks projects and are considering more.
By Karen Jowers