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With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes
A new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood is expected to make its debut in the military in the coming months.
By Karen Jowers
Why the deeper, lasting costs of war are not reflected just in dollars and body counts
Researchers looked at the effects of the current wars both abroad and at home.
By Todd South
Insomnia in the military is up 650 percent since 2003 — here’s how DoD is hoping to curb that trend
Solutions to the alarming trend have proved elusive.
By Jon Simkins
VA’s top suicide prevention official departing in July
The move leaves a leadership gap at VA at a time of increased focus on the department's outreach and mental health efforts.
War crimes case expands to SEAL Team 6
Leaked records show investigators going after the "mean girls" in SEAL Team 6.
By Navy Times staff
The new plan to prevent veteran suicides: new grants, better research, more community focus
The president will sign a new executive order on Tuesday creating a task force with a deadline of one year for aggressive new solutions to the problem.
Lawmakers want more VA research into medical marijuana, but lack agreement on path ahead
House members are reviewing separate bills both aimed at forcing administration officials to study the illegal substance for medical purposes.
Navy SEAL charged with war crimes to remain in the brig
Navy Region Southwest spokesman Brian O’Rourke told Navy Times that Capt. Aaron Rugh issued a ruling that keeps Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 39, behind bars until his trial begins.
By Carl Prine
Navy SEAL arraigned on war crime charges
U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter urged President Donald Trump to free Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, who faces a long list of war crimes charges.
By Carl Prine
Court allows class-action suit against Navy over ‘bad paper’ discharges
The move could affect thousands of veterans who say the military unfairly ended their military careers.
Charged with war crimes and stuck in the brig, a Navy SEAL vows to fight on
Federal agents are not only probing the death of an Islamic State detainee in Iraq, but also photographs that show SEALs posing with the body and questions about how Naval Special Warfare Group 1 officers and senior chief petty officers handled the internal investigation into the alleged incidents.
By Carl Prine