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Emphasis on electronic warfare a must, Air Force secretary says
“My own experience suggests that this is a historically neglected area that can have an oversized impact."
Student vets seek mental health care more often than military peers
Researchers say the higher medical care usage rate reflects the stress on student vets and their willingness to accept help.
More pharmacy problems endanger future of VA’s health records system
Federal watchdogs warned that nearly 250,000 patients' medication records may contain mistakes because of conflicts with the new records software.
DOD looks to revamp housing, facilities on military installations
Much of DOD housing was developed before 1970 and is either woefully outdated or falling apart.
Veteran charities can’t keep pace with families’ requests for help
Community groups can't fully meet veteran and military families' asks for mental health help or financial aid.
Austin back in the hospital with ‘emergent bladder issue’
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed defense secretary duties late Sunday afternoon.
Troops are still waiting weeks for off-base mental health appointments
A new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care
New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.
By Karen Jowers
Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contract
A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview.
By Karen Jowers