Study: Brains of Gulf War illness vets look different
Brain scans of veterans with symptoms of Gulf War illness show neurological differences between those who deployed to the region in 1990 and 1991 and a control group - a finding researchers say could...
View ArticleSyria: Arming rebels is 'dangerous' U.S. decision
The decision by the United States and its allies to arm rebel groups in Syria is 'very dangerous' and will prolong the violence and killing, Syria's foreign minister said Monday.
View ArticleMilitary sharpens new tools for brain injuries
Blood tests revealing hidden brain injuries. Drugs that stem the damage. Differences in men and women who suffer head blows. Even a new app to help people determine whether they've suffered a concussion.
View ArticlePlanners for Coast Guard museum raise $100,000
A group raising money to build a museum celebrating the Coast Guard and honoring its history said Monday it has raised $100,000.
View ArticleCongrats, senior chief! E-8 selectees announced
The following enlisted personnel have been selected to advance to senior chief, according to a fleetwide message, NAVADMIN 164/13, released Monday.
View ArticleNavy relieves O-6 in charge of major IT network program
The head of the Navy program that manages the fleet's IT networks was fired Monday after a 'substantiated investigation ... into an improper relationship and unprofessional behavior,' according to a...
View ArticleService record screw-ups: Report blames a broken system for widespread...
You've probably noticed inaccuracies in your service record, but a recent report shows the problems are so severe the Navy is operating at 'high risk,' potentially compromising advancement and retention.
View ArticleSenators: VA's offer to review sexual trauma cases 'insensitive and unhelpful'
A Veterans Affairs Department letter sent to veterans offering to review denied sexual trauma disability claims is 'inappropriate, insensitive and unhelpful,' according to a statement from the office...
View ArticleAfghan medical evacuation capabilities improving
Afghanistan's air force now responds to medical evacuation requests on average within three hours, down from an average of three days last year, according to military statistics.
View ArticleSeries of bomb attacks in Iraq kill at least 42
A series of evening bombings near markets in and around Baghdad and other blasts north of the capital killed at least 42 people and wounded dozens of others Monday in the latest eruption of bloodshed...
View ArticleDover mortuary works to redeem itself after 2011 scandal
The U.S. troops killed in action were returning home at an alarming pace. The Iraq war was at its raging worst. On one particularly awful day in 2007, 42 bodies arrived at the mortuary at Dover Air...
View ArticleAF looks at nixing EPRs for some to cut costs
Traffic Theater program also retooled as part of 'Every Dollar Counts'
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