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Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says

There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there's no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.

By Karen Jowers

2 hours ago

Air Force first to upgrade records for troops discharged over COVID vax refusal

Hegseth also announced that the active-duty obligation for troops who opt to return to service is slashed in half from four years to just two years.

By Cristina Stassis

3 days ago

VA social worker dies following shooting at rural Georgia clinic

The Veterans Affairs employee died the day after being shot by an assailant who was in the clinic for a walk-in mental health consultation.

By Patricia Kime

3 days ago

House Republicans seek new strategy for passing VA policy bills

Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., wants to develop a “must-pass” authorization bill process for the VA similar to the legislative procedure used to approve the NDAA.

By Patricia Kime

5 days ago

The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 years

Amid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.

By Jared Keller

5 days ago

VA awarded authority to appoint legal guardians for impaired veterans

VA officials say the process will help hundreds of veterans hospitalized at VA facilities who are unable to transition to more appropriate settings.

By Patricia Kime

5 days ago