Military

Tricare Policy Update Expands Hearing Assistance

By Debbie Gregory. Up until recently, Tricare did not cover hearing aids for retirees, Tricare for Life and Tricare Reserve…

8 years ago

Defense Bill May Not Include Provision on Drafting Women

By Debbie Gregory. House and Senate negotiators plan to shelve the provision requiring women to register for the draft in…

8 years ago

Not All Reservists Getting GI Bill Credit During Deployments

By Debbie Gregory. Some 300 Marines reservists returned home from a 7-month long deployment in Central America without something that…

8 years ago

Army Enticing Cyber Gurus

By Debbie Gregory. The Army is in the midst of growing its cyber force of commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and…

8 years ago

First American Killed in Syria Combat

By Debbie Gregory. The first American servicemember to lose his life in Syria has been identified as 42-year-old sailor Senior…

8 years ago

Suicides of Older Troops Rare, and Rarely Addressed

By Debbie Gregory. Maj. Gen. John Rossi was days away from taking command of Army Space and Missile Command. Instead,…

8 years ago

Carter Announces Plans for the Pentagon to Launch Chief Innovation Officer Post

By Debbie Gregory. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is poised to drive innovation forward for the Pentagon, which includes the…

8 years ago

Volunteers Wanted for PTSD Study of Treatment Some Call a “Miracle”

By Debbie Gregory. The Pentagon is funding a treatment study that could be a life-saver for those suffering from PTSD.…

8 years ago

Peterson AFB Discharges Water with Toxic Chemicals

By Debbie Gregory. Peterson Air Force Base has confirmed that more than 150,000 gallons of water tainted with toxic chemicals…

8 years ago

Study Reveals Veteran Suicide Risk Highest in the First Year Home

By Debbie Gregory. A new study may open doors to more effective treatment for veterans as they move from active-duty…

8 years ago