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Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries
The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.
Marine vet stole $344K in benefits, lied about brain injury, feds say
Paperwork Paul John “PJ” Herbert provided for an event didn’t mention a Bronze Star or a Combat Action Ribbon, both of which he wore on his dress uniform.
Opinion
Pentagon’s suicide prevention blueprint lacks focus on brain injuries
Brain injuries are widespread among post-9/11 service members and veterans.
By Frank Larkin
Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called "concurrent receipt" issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
Military Creepypasta is a treasure trove of scary war stories
There's nothing scarier than a spooky military story.
By Sarah Sicard
Vision-enhancing eyewear soon to be readily available at VA hospitals
The high-speed cameras in the eSight headsets magnify what they capture, clarifying the world for some low-vision people.
A year later, vets accept that they can’t save every Afghan ally
“We can’t just singlehandedly change public opinion, or political will, or spotlight on the issue, but we can do our best.”
Pentagon plan aims to treat, prevent TBIs for the long haul
The new blueprint aims to identify each service member’s baseline brain health, while developing policies to prevent, identify and treat brain damage.
Brain disease affecting pro football players appears to be rare in the military, study suggests
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, linked to contact sports like football and boxing, is "uncommon" in the brains of deceased service members, according to a new study.
By Karen Jowers
Zelenskyy tells US Congress, ‘We need you right now’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and 9/11 on Wednesday as he appealed to Congress to help more, but acknowledged the no-fly zone he has sought may not happen.
Defense bill orders Biden nuclear briefing for Congress on probing allies
Congress would get a window into pleas from allies to the Biden administration not to change policy on the use of nuclear weapons under language in the new compromise defense policy bill.
By Joe Gould