Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close callsThe pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.By Tara Copp, AP4 days ago
This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo JimaEighty years ago, Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.By Claire Barrett3 months ago
Military aid societies seek crucial funds for troops on Giving TuesdayThis is the third consecutive year the relief societies have joined together to raise funds through their “Mission Give” campaign.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
New program aims to help DOD civilians in Japan get better health careCritics have long complained about a lack of healthcare access for Defense Department civilians in Japan.By Karen Jowers7 months ago
VA unveils national over-the-phone emergency care option for veteransOf the more than 61,000 callers so far this year, about 59% had medical questions resolved without having to travel to an urgent care clinic or hospital.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
VA delays rule change on how it pays veterans’ air ambulance servicesIndustry advocates said the rule changes could have hurt services for tens of thousands of veteran patients annually.By Leo Shane III8 months ago