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 launches cognitive screening to track new soldiers’ brain healthThe Army began baseline cognitive assessments for new recruits, and the other services are expected to follow in the coming months.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks 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
Pentagon mulls special pay boost to fix health care personnel shortageOfficials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers.By Molly Weisner4 months ago
Lawmakers seek to speed up claims for Camp Lejeune toxic water victimsThe bill would cap attorney's fees, clarify jury trial option and expand courts to reduce case backlog.By Todd South4 months ago
Younger troops get more vasectomies after Dobbs decision, study findsThe vasectomy study looked at male active-duty, retired and dependents in the military health system.By Zamone Perez4 months ago
Senator wants answers on DOD’s medical treatment for terror victimsSen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants to know how often military medical facilities have treated victims of terror.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Military doctors treat patients who outrank them better, study saysA Defense Health Agency spokesperson said the agency is reviewing the content of the study.By Zamone Perez4 months ago
OpinionMental health professionals overlooked in Air Force’s resilience pushA lieutenant colonel argues that in trying to make troops more resilient, Air Force leaders have overlooked the well-being of the mental health workforce.By Lt. Col. Elisha Parkhill Pippin4 months ago
Children’s hospitals take fight over military payments to CongressA change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Paws with a cause: Puppies train to help veterans manage mental healthPuppies from the group Warrior Canine Connection appeared on a live “puppy cam” to promote managing mental health care for veterans and others.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 months ago
New Air Force policy aims to help aviators seek mental health careA new Air Force policy eliminates the mandatory “stabilization” period that kept aviators grounded longer after seeking help for mental health issues.By Zamone Perez5 months ago