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Tricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it.

"Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.

Burn pits increased risk of asthma, heart problems, new DOD data shows

Researchers tracked nearly 460,000 veterans and found increased risk of several respiratory and heart issues among individuals who deployed near burn pits.

Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fall

The high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.

More food options, better access coming for commissary customers

The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.

Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’

A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.

Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations

The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.

Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattack

Military pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.

Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA

A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems.

Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says

A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.

Outgoing WWP leader sees continued strain on vets, but more support

Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain.