Latest ""
Two U.S. sailors charged with sharing military info with China
The Feds announced separate indictments against two San Diego-based sailors on Thursday.
VA announces first veteran coronavirus case; patient hospitalized at VA Palo Alto
A California man confirmed to have COVID-19 was hospitalized at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center.
Appeals court weighs constitutionality of excluding women from the draft
The federal government has argued that the courts should wait until the results of a three-year study on public service in the United States.
By Patricia Kime
VA stepping up coronavirus monitoring at medical facilities
VA hospitals are stepping up alerts, monitoring for COVID-19, the coronavirus that began spreading from China in late January.
By Patricia Kime
Communities fighting transfers of coronavirus patients from military installations
Community leaders seek to minimize exposure of their residents to COVID-19.
By Patricia Kime
Containment, cancellations and quarantines — the Pentagon’s latest plans for dealing with coronavirus
DoD tells base commanders how to contain the risk of the coronavirus.
Thousands locked out of Pentagon and VA benefits websites
Frequent login outages leave military and veterans beneficiaries in the dark.
By Patricia Kime
Post 9/11 veterans attribute deadly cancers to contaminants at US base in Uzbekistan
Contamination at a former Soviet and Uzbek military base used by the U.S. Armed Forces in the early 2000s may be responsible for incidence of cancer among veterans.
By Patricia Kime
School via cell phone? Army families prepare for coronavirus siege in Italy
Vicenza works to maintain services and support to personnel and families as the coronavirus outbreak spreads through Italy.
By Patricia Kime
Schools closed, events cancelled at overseas US military bases as COVID-19 spreads
Defense Department-run schools overseas have canceled classes, activities to protect students from COVID-19 exposure.
By Patricia Kime
Evidence lacking to tie malaria drugs to PTSD-like symptoms and other long-term health issues, researchers say
A National Academy of Sciences panel has concluded there is not enough research to determine whether malaria preventives can cause permanent health problems.
By Patricia Kime