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What it was like for this retired Navy pilot to wake up from a coma in the middle of a pandemic

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Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families

Pentagon officials on Wednesday released a list of military treatment facilities and clinics that will no longer provide care to military retirees and active-duty families as part of a shift...
By Feb 8, 2020
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Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees

"It is estimated that approximately 200,000 Military Health System beneficiaries ... will transition to civilian providers," the memo says.
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How we found out about a shocking loophole in a military policy meant to protect victims of domestic violence

Task & Purpose reporter Haley Britzky explains how she found out that a military policy meant to help victims of domestic violence may end up doing more harm than good, due...
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An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt.

"The look in his eyes … I did not know that man."
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Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit

While more veterans are seeking mental health care, they aren't getting the long-term treatment they need
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An Army vet’s widow got her meds from a South Carolina naval hospital for 12 years. Then a $10,000 bill arrived

Claretha Singleton, widow of an Army veteran who died of lung cancer years after exposure to Agent Orange, filled her prescriptions at the Naval Hospital Beaufort for 12 years. Last...
By Nov 18, 2019
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A new law would help cover medical costs for retired military working dogs

"It is unacceptable for these heroes to be euthanized or to go without necessary medical treatment during their retirement."
By Nov 6, 2019
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Celebrate Veterans Day by accessing all your VA health records straight from your iPhone

Apple began working with the VA this summer to allow access to VA health records on iPhones and other Apple mobile devices
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In leaked documents, Army family reports waiting weeks to have gas line and roof leaks fixed in on-base housing

"Spouses feel they are unable to advocate effectively for their families."