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By Leo Shane III

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VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists

Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.

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Air Force grapples with enduring pilot shortage as airlines begin to rehire

More pilots are opting to stay in the Air Force amid pandemic-era uncertainty, but the service is still struggling to fill jobs in its marquee profession as commercial airlines resume hiring.

By Rachel S. Cohen

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CNP: COVID vaccines likely to become mandatory soon

The Chief of Naval Personnel also reassured sailors that getting or declining the COVID vaccine won't affect future VA benefits.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn

Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won't be available until later this fall.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Troops heading home as COVID-19 mass vaccination sites close up shop

By the end of Tuesday, the FEMA mass vaccination sites will be down to five.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Here’s how much each part of the new Air Force PT test will be worth

Running can earn you up to 60 points, while pushups and situps can each earn you 20 points each.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Zero COVID deaths among Veterans Affairs patients for the first time in 14 months

At least one death from the virus was reported by VA officials for 433 consecutive days.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Arlington Cemetery loosens pandemic restrictions ahead of Memorial Day

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and cemetery welcome center reopened to the public this week after more than a year of limited access.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA to lift all restrictions on cemetery visits ahead of Memorial Day

The new rules go into effect on May 26, less than a week before the holiday.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

You want to ditch the mask? Get vaxxed, says Pentagon

The Pentagon is making another push to get more troops vaccinated.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Want to keep teleworking? Here’s the Air Force’s new ground rules

The Air Force has updated its guidelines to allow employees to continue working outside of an office, whether periodically or permanently.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

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What troops and retirees need to know about the VA home loan in 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program has been used by millions of service members and veterans since it took shape near the end of WWII.

VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists

Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.

Air Force grapples with enduring pilot shortage as airlines begin to rehire

More pilots are opting to stay in the Air Force amid pandemic-era uncertainty, but the service is still struggling to fill jobs in its marquee profession as commercial airlines resume hiring.

CNP: COVID vaccines likely to become mandatory soon

The Chief of Naval Personnel also reassured sailors that getting or declining the COVID vaccine won't affect future VA benefits.

Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn

Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won't be available until later this fall.

Troops heading home as COVID-19 mass vaccination sites close up shop

By the end of Tuesday, the FEMA mass vaccination sites will be down to five.

Here’s how much each part of the new Air Force PT test will be worth

Running can earn you up to 60 points, while pushups and situps can each earn you 20 points each.

Zero COVID deaths among Veterans Affairs patients for the first time in 14 months

At least one death from the virus was reported by VA officials for 433 consecutive days.

Arlington Cemetery loosens pandemic restrictions ahead of Memorial Day

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and cemetery welcome center reopened to the public this week after more than a year of limited access.

VA to lift all restrictions on cemetery visits ahead of Memorial Day

The new rules go into effect on May 26, less than a week before the holiday.

You want to ditch the mask? Get vaxxed, says Pentagon

The Pentagon is making another push to get more troops vaccinated.

Want to keep teleworking? Here’s the Air Force’s new ground rules

The Air Force has updated its guidelines to allow employees to continue working outside of an office, whether periodically or permanently.

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