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This author sees opportunity for US in competition with China, Russia
The U.S. could get this moment right, or squander the opportunity.
By Todd South
VA scraps rollout schedule of controversial new electronic medical records project
The new timeline for the 10-year, $16-billion project has not yet been settled.
Photos: US and European paratroopers jump during major exercise
The jump and assault kicked off a major months-long exercise.
By Todd South
New panel to advise VA leaders on better response to sexual misconduct issues
The working group will spend the next year coordinating on a plan to improve how those cases are handled and prevent harassment at VA facilities.
China’s navy has more ships than the US. Does that matter?
“Who wins when part of one force goes up against all of a hostile force? That’s the question we may see put to the test. The answer is far from obvious.”
VA staffer used medical records to stalk and harass female vet, lawmakers demand reforms
The incident again raises concerns about a culture of misogyny and abuse at VA.
Addressing gun suicide should be a top priority for the new VA secretary
The veteran community must have the honest conversation about guns that it has long avoided, says the author of this commentary.
By Chris Marvin
Bill would cut over 100,000 DoD jobs
Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act, which mandates a 15 percent reduction in civilian Defense Department employees.
By Jessie Bur
New VA secretary promises unity around work to reform veterans programs
Denis McDonough was sworn in as the new VA Secretary on Tuesday.
VA secretary nominee faces easy confirmation hearing, difficult task in fixing department
If confirmed, Denis McDonough would be only the second non-veteran to lead Veterans Affairs.
Most feds to get expanded leave carryover under OPM guidance
Federal employees will be allowed to carry over 125 percent of the usual maximum leave from 2020 into 2021.
By Jessie Bur