Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spousesThe Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VAA watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
New Tricare benefits delayed due to continued contract protestImprovements will be delayed, including those related to specialty care referrals after a PCS move.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Feds crack down on dealer deceit, scams in car shoppingRules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Defense bill would expand leave for veterans joining federal workforceNearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience.By Molly Weisner5 months ago
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlinesDec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
US to announce fresh weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalledThe latest weapons package will be provided through presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, which pulls weapons from existing U.S. stockpiles.By Lolita C. Baldor5 months ago
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red SeaAfter three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press5 months ago
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processingThe backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.By Gary Fields6 months ago
Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surgeThe gear aims to limit the potential risk to pilots and other aircrew amid a recent spike in lasing incidents.By Rachel S. Cohen6 months ago
Federal aid to veteran-owned small businesses grew in FY23The number of veterans receiving aid to start their own companies has risen significantly over the last three years.By Leo Shane III6 months ago