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VA to officially rescind controversial disability rule following outcry
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to formally withdraw a rule that would have changed the way it evaluates disability ratings.
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Fight over military aviation safety reform stalls in Congress
The legislative fight hinged on whether or not to require military aircraft to use technology that advocates say could help prevent future mishaps and collisions.
VA has no plans of ‘ever doing anything’ about disability rule, official says
On Tuesday, a group of 21 Democrats and Independent lawmakers sent a letter to the VA urging that the rule be immediately revoked.
National Guard takes on 5-foot snow drifts in town hit hard by blizzard
In Duxbury, Massachusetts, National Guardsmen in hulking off-road trucks stepped in for first responders on more than 30 emergency calls in 24 hours, the town’s fire chief said.
Conditions in kennels for military working dogs led to 4 deaths, IG says
The IG said found ‘aging and unsatisfactory’ kennel conditions that had injured or sickened dogs at 10 of 12 bases inspected.
Navy relieves destroyer commander after Caribbean crash
Cmdr. James Koffi was removed from command of the USS Truxtun days after it hit a supply vessel, injuring two sailors.
The Army crowns the winners of its first drone competition
The new annual event, similar to Best Ranger and Best Sapper, brought teams from across the Army for piloting races, simulated hunter-killer missions and to demo their own inventions.
Davis-Monthan airman indicted in plot to defraud the military of millions in medical equipment
A pharmacy technician and his spouse are accused of stealing and selling millions in Department of Defense gear to finance a lavish lifestyle complete with sports cars.
‘Pressure’ trailer has Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower, and focuses a lot on D-Day’s weather
The new film turns weather forecast into a suspense drama with the fate of World War II in the balance.
Top enlisted Marine issues emotional appeal to ‘reach out to somebody’
“There is no wrong door for you to walk through.”
As aging Air Force AWACS heads to Middle East, where is its replacement?
The vital but rapidly aging Air Force E-3 Sentry is back in the Middle East while a replacement could still be years away.
Army warrant officers will ‘bid’ against each other for their next bonus
Officials said it was a way for warrant officers to bid their “true value.”
The Navy is ditching its original PT uniform, known for its gold shirt
The Navy is phasing out its original physical training uniform, which includes a gold shirt and blue shorts, after sailors said they preferred newer fitness gear.
This Air Force officer has set 17 Guinness World Records — so far
Air Force Maj. Johnny Cruz Buckingham, a former tanker pilot, raises money for children’s programs by attempting to set new Guinness World Records.
VA pauses new disability rule 2 days after announcing it
Department of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins announced the rule ‘will not be enforced at any time in the future.’
Military leaders should assume an absent troop is ‘in danger,’ watchdog finds
Troops who are “involuntarily absent” are almost always in severe danger, but the Army, Navy, and Air Force all have different rules for how commanders should react, a new report found.
Soldier who shielded Jewish POWs from guards will receive Medal of Honor
Ordered at gunpoint to separate Jewish soldiers from other POWs, Army Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds called a full formation of Americans and told a German commander: “We are all Jews.”
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