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Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secret
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.
Suicide prevention campaign urges vets to ‘be the one’ who reaches out
American Legion officials hope new partnerships and more focused discussions will amplify their campaign.
No harmful levels of PCBs found at Wyoming nuclear missile base
F.E. Warren is among three nuclear bases the Air Force is investigating after it found harmful levels of PCBs and cancers were reported.
By Tara Copp, AP
Study links ‘forever chemicals’ to testicular cancer in US troops
The military first documented health concerns surrounding chemicals known as PFAS decades ago yet has continued to use firefighting foam made with them.
By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, KFF Health News
VA offers free breast cancer screenings to burn-pit vets 40 and under
The move for the first time opens up preventative care to some veterans younger than 40.
Opinion
VA’s small steps are leading to a giant step toward surviving cancer
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been at the forefront of the Cancer Moonshot as a member of the president’s Cancer Cabinet.
By Carolyn Clancy and Michael Kelley
VA plans new cancer research center with Stanford medical experts
The new facility would also serve as a major care and training hub for veterans and non-veterans.
No cancer risk found at nuclear bases so far, Air Force says
The Air Force began investigating after an unusual number of troops reported being diagnosed with blood cancer.
By Tara Copp, AP
Military still mismanaging troops’ traumatic brain injury care
The Pentagon Inspector General found inconsistent tracking and followup care for up to half a million traumatic brain injured troops.
DoD denies claim for soldier who changed military malpractice law
The Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.
Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews
In a new study the Pentagon has found higher rates of cancer among aviators than in the U.S. general population, and has further reviews planned.
By Tara Copp, AP