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Watchdog rebukes VA over failure to refund $110M in medical fees

The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.

By Leo Shane III

9 hours ago

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Watchdog: Pentagon chief’s secret hospital stay ‘unnecessarily’ risky

A Pentagon watchdog found no harm to U.S. national security but said the incident raised the odds of such issues.

By Noah Robertson

12 hours ago

More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schools

A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.

By Karen Jowers

12 hours ago

Pentagon report backs quality-of-life tweaks, not major pay changes

The periodic review of military compensation called troops' pay "strongly competitive" when compared to civilian wages.

By Leo Shane III

13 hours ago

Hegseth promises to reinstate, repay troops who refused COVID vaccine

About 8,000 troops were kicked out of the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Leo Shane III

33 hours ago

Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing

Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

35 hours ago