On newsstands this week

In this week's issue of Air Force Times, the state of the Air Force. Get your own copy starting Monday at your local exchange or commissary.

Other top stories inside:

• Why does the Pentagon want Tricare users enrolled back in Prime?
• Physical standards won't be lowered for women, according to Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold.
• The Russian Bear is back in Europe.

You'll find these stories and more on newsstands this week.

In Other News

Some airmen face delayed PCS moves because of funding problems

The delays primarily affect those without orders in hand with a departure date between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31.

VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts

About 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units.

Five soldiers shot in attack at Georgia’s Fort Stewart

The installation was locked down shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Defense leaders to return Confederate memorial to Arlington Cemetery

The sculpture honoring Confederate fighters and the separatist movement was removed from the miltiary cemetery in 2023, but will be restored soon.

VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concerns

Officials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape.

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