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Federal employee caused shooter hoax at NJ base to bond with coworkers
An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.
By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press
Opinion
Ending weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawful
DHA's decision to end the coverage violates the Pentagon's own regulations regarding Tricare for Life beneficiaries.
By Col. Derence V. Fivehouse, USAF (Ret.)
VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone
VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.
By Aliya Sternstein
VA could save millions by tracking medical gear better, study finds
Nearly 10% of reusable medical equipment in VA hospitals is either missing or unneeded, a department watchdog report says.
Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
VA needs more oversight of health care options to prevent waste: Study
Department leaders last month uncovered more than $100 million in duplicate government payments for medical services.
VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says
VA hospitals are having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists, the watchdog reported.
US Air Force eyes purchase of Tesla Cybertrucks ... to blow up
Military planners say the trucks could realistically be used by adversaries in future conflicts.
By Bridget Reis