Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog saysA new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
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.By Leo Shane III4 days ago
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget planUnder the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
2025 budget: 4.5% pay raise, shift of troops from active to reserveThe Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others.By Meghann Myers3 weeks ago
Veterans Affairs gets 13% budget boost under White House FY25 requestVeterans Affairs programs would get another significant bump in fiscal 2025 under the budget request released by President Joe Biden on Monday.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records systemThe nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago