There's a lack of hard information on why propensity to serve is falling, and whether there's an ideological shift in attitude toward military service. Procedure access is limited to cases of rape, incest or complications involving the health of the pregnant veteran. Last week VA staffers performed the first abortion at a department medical facility under new authorities. Department hospitals are set to begin offering abortions in coming weeks. Abortions could be conducted at VA medical centers, even in states where the procedure is outlawed. Twenty-five senators have called for VA to provide access to abortions in light of growing state opposition to the procedure. Military officials called this year the most difficult for recruiting they can remember. Dream job or something to pay the bills? How to find work after the military. Lawmakers were briefed Thursday by senior administration officials about the troop moves and latest tensions in Ukraine. Army Times obtained an email and report that paint a stark picture of CID's state at the beginning of a major reform period. Load More