Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS movesA new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Exposed to Agent Orange at US bases, vets face cancer without VA helpA proposed VA rule would allow compensation to veterans for Agent Orange exposure at 17 U.S. bases, but some say certain bases are missing.By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, Daily Montanan4 months ago
VA offers free breast cancer screenings to burn-pit vets 40 and underThe move for the first time opens up preventative care to some veterans younger than 40.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
OpinionVA’s small steps are leading to a giant step toward surviving cancerThe Department of Veterans Affairs has been at the forefront of the Cancer Moonshot as a member of the president’s Cancer Cabinet.By Carolyn Clancy and Michael Kelley14 months ago
VA plans new cancer research center with Stanford medical expertsThe new facility would also serve as a major care and training hub for veterans and non-veterans.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
No cancer risk found at nuclear bases so far, Air Force saysThe Air Force began investigating after an unusual number of troops reported being diagnosed with blood cancer.By Tara Copp, AP17 months ago
DoD denies claim for soldier who changed military malpractice lawThe Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.By Jonathan Lehrfeld18 months ago
Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crewsIn a new study the Pentagon has found higher rates of cancer among aviators than in the U.S. general population, and has further reviews planned.By Tara Copp, AP18 months ago
Air Force expands cancer review of nuclear missile personnelThe review now includes personnel who worked on, guarded, supported or operated ground-based warheads at Malmstrom, F.E. Warren and Minot Air Force bases.19 months ago
Army veteran ‘a testimony’ to breast cancer for men“I’d like to let men know, it can happen and I’m a testimony to that,” Army veteran Boyd Elliott said of his breast cancer diagnosis.By Cathy Dyson, The Free Lance-Star23 months ago
Nine respiratory cancers added to list of illnesses presumed caused by burn pit smokeThe move follows promises by the administration to increase the number of burn pit illnesses eligible for benefits.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Did polluted Fort Ord make veterans ill? They demand answers.AP’s review of public documents shows the Army knew that chemicals had been improperly dumped at Fort Ord for decades.By Juliet Linderman and Jason Dearen3 years ago