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Troops could get payouts for medical malpractice aboard ships
The proposal builds on earlier reforms to how military malpractice cases are handled.
Proposals would make extremist activity a military crime, create DOD oversight office for racial issues
Wednesday's defense authorization bill debate in the House will feature several proposals aimed at diversity and discrimination in the ranks.
DoD reports would be public under new amendment to must-pass defense bill
All unclassified Pentagon reports ordered by Congress could be made public under a forthcoming amendment to the annual defense policy bill.
By Joe Gould
Frustrated advocates say racial biases within military justice system remain despite repeated alarms
Military leaders have promised to look into the issue, but critics say that work is long overdue.
Is the military doing enough to look for signs of white nationalism in the ranks?
Defense officials said they are not seeing a rise in such extremist activity, despite a recent Military Times poll indicating growing issues.
Lawmakers vow to fix DoD special needs program for military families
But this branch of service could be a role model for the others.
By Karen Jowers
A dent to Feres: Troops to be able to file claims — but not sue — for medical malpractice
A new claims system will be set up for military members to file for malpractice compensation. But it won't be easy.
By Patricia Kime
More retirees, family members to be booted from military hospitals under Pentagon reform plans
With changes coming to military medical treatment facilities, more non-uniformed beneficiaries can expect to be shed to the Tricare networks.
By Patricia Kime
7 professional athletes who also served in the military
In honor of Veterans Month, these are the stories of seven famous athletes who also hold the title of “veteran.”
By Sarah Sicard