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Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peers

Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.

Vets, cops should teach firearm storage safety to troops, study finds

Fellow service members and veterans were also highly rated as credible educators.

Some traumatic brain injuries linked to increased risk of brain cancer

Concussions were not found to increase brain cancer risk.

Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries

The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.

Opinion

The Pentagon’s new opportunity to boost readiness among female troops

The White House initiative on Women’s Health Research provides an opportunity to improve health and performance outcomes for women in the military.

Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growth

The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.

Opinion

Pentagon’s suicide prevention blueprint lacks focus on brain injuries

Brain injuries are widespread among post-9/11 service members and veterans.

Suicide prevention campaign urges vets to ‘be the one’ who reaches out

American Legion officials hope new partnerships and more focused discussions will amplify their campaign.

Opinion

The ABCs of the military’s highly classified Area 51

You’re not allowed to visit the part of Nevada known as Area 51, but that's because the top-secret facility has to do with spy planes, not space aliens.

VA plans new cancer research center with Stanford medical experts

The new facility would also serve as a major care and training hub for veterans and non-veterans.