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Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever

At least eight women with military backgrounds will serve in the House and Senate in 2025.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Pentagon drops 51 disqualifying conditions as part of recruiting push

Potential recruits with a history of childhood asthma or ADHD will now have an easier route toward enlisting.

3 weeks ago

First-ever children’s museum on a military base gets top service award

Other nonprofit winners range from musicians performing at veterans' bedsides, to volunteers bringing delivering groceries to military families.

By Karen Jowers

4 weeks ago

Tricare announces temporary enrollment freeze and online limitations

Tricare beneficiaries are encouraged to make online changes to their health plan now, as DOD announced an enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27.

By Karen Jowers

4 weeks ago

Weighing benefits: Could anti-obesity meds help troops’ weight issues?

Advocates argue that anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic could help overweight troops, but the services have no uniform policy for such treatments.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 weeks ago

Congress OKs three-month budget extension, avoiding October shutdown

Funding for most federal programs had been scheduled to expire after Sept. 30.

By Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago