New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costsThe military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.By Karen Jowers3 days ago
Army to expand holistic health and fitness program to all soldiersThe Army's new all-around fitness program will no longer be confined to combat arms brigades.By Todd South4 days ago
What troops need to know about Tricare in 2024Learn about Tricare and more in Military Times' 2024 Pay and Benefits Guide.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse3 months ago
House defense bill would undo Pentagon’s abortion travel policyThe benefit in question provides reimbursement of travels costs to get access to otherwise noncovered reproductive health care services.By Molly Weisner3 months ago
Maine shooting reveals mental health care gaps for reservistsAn Army official told an investigating panel that differences in health care for reservists could restrict information flow to commanders.3 months ago
OpinionThe post-9/11 generation’s path to post-traumatic growthVeterans who embody the ethos of post-traumatic growth push back against the narrative of the “broken” vet. I urge you to join them.By Patrick J. Murphy3 months ago
Mother blames VA in Navy vet’s death: ‘Look at what they’ve done’Lori Locklear worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 12 years, but no longer has faith in the VA after her Navy veteran son's suicide.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer3 months ago
Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public viewDefense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staffAfter record hiring in 2023, official say the VHA's workforce is at its highest point in history.By Molly Weisner and Leo Shane III3 months ago
Feds allege school district barred reservist from resuming his jobDOJ officials alleged Wednesday that Oklahoma City schools are violating federal law by refusing to let an Air Force reservist return to teaching.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level everMore than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department's programs and outreach efforts.By Leo Shane III4 months ago