VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointments
Veterans Affairs leaders on Monday announced plans to eliminate secondary reviews for patients seeking health care consults outside of the department’s medical centers, a move that could dramatically speed up the time for booking those appointments. The move was mandated by Congress last fall as a way to simplify VA’s community care procedures, which allow veterans to use taxpayer dollars to recei...[Read More]
FY 2024 U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailors of the Year
HONOLULU – Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), announced the FY 2024 Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony held, May 14, at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Andrew Velikic was selected as the Sea Sailor of the Year, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Joseph Hopkins was selected as the Shore Sailor of the Year.
Land, Sea and Air – NMRTC Bremerton Sailors Join JBLM TCCC
BREMERTON , Wash. – Land, sea and air assets of the U.S. military assigned in the Pacific Northwest came together to hone life-saving techniques and strategies during a joint scenario-based field Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise, May 15, 2024.
NRL Hosts Innovation Day for Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) hosted Innovation Day for Industry, May 7, at NRL-DC headquarters to inform industry and to assess interest in a focused set of six emerging technologies that are ready for collaboration with industry partners.
Retired 4-Star Admiral Found Guilty on 4 Charges Stemming from Bribery Allegations
Burke, once the second-highest ranking leader in the Navy, was charged by prosecutors last year on allegations that he directed a lucrative Navy contract to an executive training company, Next Jump, in 2021 while serving as a four-star admiral.
Army battalion bans use of profanity
The 43rd Adjutant Battalion issued a memo last month instructing military personnel to refrain from uttering expletives, the Army confirmed. An April 17 memo — with a subject line that read “profanity free campus” — made it clear that the use of profanity, vulgar language or rude gestures or remarks is prohibited for soldiers operating during duty hours at the unit, which is stationed at Fort Leon...[Read More]
USPS unveils 250th anniversary stamps honoring military branches
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring three of the nation’s military branches — the Army, Navy and Marine Corps — with commemorative stamps to mark 250 years of service. Each of the three stamps features the respective name of the military service, the service seal and the inscriptions “250 Years of Service,” “Since 1775” and “Forever/USA.” The stamps were unveiled during a ceremony today at Freedom...[Read More]
No Strike at Electric Boat After Union Reaches Tentative Agreement with Submarine Maker
The deal was made after a number of contract talks in recent weeks between the Groton-based company and the UAW union, which represents the marine drafters, a group of employees focused on submarine design.
Crew Members of Tall Ship That Collided with Brooklyn Bridge Return Home to Mexico
Many crew members on the Mexican navy tall ship that suffered a deadly collision with the Brooklyn Bridge have flown home from New York
For one sentinel, a final walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For the last two years, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Jay and the other guards on watch duty serve as both protectors and commemorators of a national tribute to America’s unidentified and missing service members. With Jay’s final walk sched...[Read More]
More than 600 child care slots coming to these military families
A Defense Department pilot program is opening up more than 600 additional child care spaces in three new child care centers for military families in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and the National Capital Region, helping to make a dent in a waiting list that exceeds more than 2,000 in those areas. Defense officials awarded the contract for the pilot program in March 2024 to the nonprofit Armed Services Y...[Read More]
Naval Safety Command Launches 101 Critical Days of Summer Campaign
NORFOLK, Va. — As temperatures rise and summer begins, it’s the perfect time to get outside, relax and unwind with family and friends. While the summer season brings endless opportunities for adventure, it’s important to recognize the potential risks that come with it. By staying aware and proactive, you can enjoy a fun and memorable summer and keep the good times from taking a dangero...[Read More]