Defense Department’s COVID-19 data is unreliable, watchdog saysThe accuracy rate of the data was supposed to be at least 90 percent, but the IG found errors in 24 of the 25 registry records they reviewed.14 months ago
GOP lawmakers target diversity training, COVID rules in defense billThe annual defense authorization bill debate in the House focused mainly on hot-button social issues.15 months ago
Coronavirus | COVID-19 UpdatesVeterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical officesMasks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
No firings yet for VA workers who refuse COVID vaccines, despite continued warnings Officials had said firings could start this month for staffers who missed vaccination deadlines last fall.3 years ago
Milley, Berger, test positive for COVID-19Two members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have contracted COVID-19.3 years ago
New $16 billion VA medical records system delayed again. This time by COVIDPlans to deploy the software in Ohio in March are being pushed back almost two months.3 years ago
Guard may help staffing shortages at New Mexico schoolsGov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the additional help would ensure that students can remain in the classroom.3 years ago
Two more Army reservists die of COVIDRoughly half of the military's 88 COVID-19 deaths have been among Army reservists.3 years ago
Military deployments alone won’t be enough to fight COVID surge, Biden saysAbout 1,000 military medical specialists will deploy to hard-hit hosptials in coming weeks to ease pressure on health care staff.3 years ago
VA won’t mail out COVID kits but veterans can get free tests at clinics Federal officials are expected to distribute 500 million coronavirus test kits in coming weeks.3 years ago
Kentucky National Guard members to help strained hospitalsRoughly one-third of Kentucky’s hospitals are reporting critical staffing shortages.3 years ago
US, Japan agree to keep troops on base to curb COVID spreadThe restrictions starting Monday will last 14 days.3 years ago
Covid surge delayed release of VA’s recommendations for facility closings, expansionsThe report was due out on Jan. 31 but will be delayed by six weeks.3 years ago