In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report. Individual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally. A provision in the annual defense bill continues the controversy surrounding the vaccine. A new version of the bill drops a controversial move back to the old fitness test. Former Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston explains why he fought to keep the leg tuck in the ACFT. The department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments. More than 70,000 veterans died by suicide from 2011 to 2001. Obesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting. The Defense Department will pay plaintiffs' legal fees for two lawsuits. The first- and second-place winning pilots likely crashed at the National Air Race Championships, possibly because of a blind spot, glare or loss of focus. Load More