Pentagon Effort Underway to Make DD-214 Digitally Accessible, with More Privacy
The Pentagon is working to make the standard military service discharge form -- the DD-214 -- fully electronic.
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Senators Seek to Strengthen Oversight of Military Housing Firms
The Senate Armed Services Committee wants troops to have more recourse in dealing with their landlords.
Latest Survey Shows Widespread Problems in Military Housing
More than 16,000 military family members reported dirty and unsafe conditions on more than 160 bases.
Lawmakers Blast Military Personnel Chiefs over Shortage of On-Base Child Care
The wait lists for on-base child care can be six months or more for military families.
Active Duty Military Families Now Have Access to Vision Coverage
Military families will be able to sign up for a vision plan this fall through FEDVIP. Aetna's FEDVIP plans offer in-network c...
Reservist Seeks to Clear Name in Battle over Army Housing Benefits
The complaint is the latest in a battle by a group of reservists who say the Army wrongly subjected them to criminal probes.
Lawmakers Call for Action on Burn Pit Exposure
Members of Congress want the VA and Pentagon to improve their accountability.
VA, DoD Electronic Health Records Still Aren't Compatible, and Lawmakers Are Angry
Shanahan was grilled by lawmakers on the lengthy and costly effort to develop compatible electronic records systems.
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There’s more to the military than honor and skill building. Learn about benefits that can help you get ahead.
Bill Would Let Troops Sue for Military Medical Malpractice
Legislation introduced Tuesday by Rep. Jackie Speier, D-California, has bipartisan support to overturn what's known as the Fe...
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Next SMA Has a Reputation as a Stickler for Standards -- and a Soldier's Soldier
Soldiers will be able to expect fairness from Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston as the Army's top enlisted man.
Vietnam Veterans Who Died from Agent Orange Effects to Be Honored Saturday
On Saturday, 536 deceased veterans will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's "In Memory Program."
This C-17 Crew Broke Diplomatic Protocol to Save a Life. Now They’re Up for Awards
The decision they made to head to Ireland to save the sailor's life got the Air Force's attention.
Navy Vice Admiral, Former Head of 5th Fleet, Died by Suicide in Bahrain
Vice Adm. Scott Stearney was found dead in his home Dec. 1, 2018.
Iran Fired Missile at US Drone Prior to Tanker Attacks: Defense Official
Iran and an Iranian proxy group fired surface-to-air missiles at U.S. drones in recent days, the official said.