US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questionsThe U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.By Tara Copp, AP4 weeks ago
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and ChadA top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad.By Tara Copp, AP4 weeks ago
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take timeAs recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and JordanGuardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Mental health outreach efforts need more focus on women vets: reportAdvocates say more research and emphasis is needed on the particular mental health challenges facing women veterans.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Some traumatic brain injuries linked to increased risk of brain cancerConcussions were not found to increase brain cancer risk.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copaymentsThe VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
MRE fruits and veggies to get major upgrade with new technologyThe main goal is to preserve not only the nutrition of the produce but also its taste.By Sarah Sicard3 months ago
Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vetsLawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
Sailors’ endurance tested amid 4 months of constant Red Sea threatsSailors aboard the carrier Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have spent months defending against ballistic missiles and flying attack drones.By Bernat Armangue and Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuriesTroops have been attacked 170 times since October.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon saysThe U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.By Meghann Myers3 months ago