VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-proneVA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.By Aliya Sternstein13 days ago
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hellFor civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.By Clay Beyersdorfer3 weeks ago
Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join militaryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the change will help ensure the physical and mental capabilities of service members. 8 weeks ago
Air Force experiments with using AI to seek combat targetsThe unprecedented exercise was designed to speed up military decision-making and “reduce cognitive load” on humans, the service said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher8 weeks ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointmentsCongress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system. By Leo Shane III4 months ago