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  • VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans

    VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans

    The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.

  • How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill

    Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.

    How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
  • GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy

    The inquiry follows the VFW’s use of a “firing squad” cartoon to support preserving veterans benefits.

    GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
  • US industrial base is becoming stronger for wartime production, study finds
    US industrial base is becoming stronger for wartime production, study finds

    As recent conflicts consume weapons at a ferocious rate, America’s defense industrial base is becoming more prepared to sustain a major war.

Federal Oversight

  • VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans

    VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans

    The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.

  • How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill

  • GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy

  • VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services

  • Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes

Pay & Benefits

  • Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says

    Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says

    There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there’s no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.

  • Sending a military care package to the Middle East? Check this list first

  • Military hospitals, clinics resume billing civilians following 3-year pause

  • Vets may see only a small cost-of-living boost in benefits next year

  • Ask Kevin: What’s the legal basis for the Part B late enrollment fee?

VIDEOS

  • New Navy Reserve bonuses and the Osprey closes a chapter | Headlines

    The Navy Reserve looks to source and keep sailors with large incentives, while the Pentagon unveils a new service medal and the Osprey hits a milestone.


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  • Step inside the Museum of American Jewish Military History

    Step inside the Museum of American Jewish Military History

  • Navy Reserve retention bonuses on the rise | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.7.26

    Navy Reserve retention bonuses on the rise | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.7.26

  • Navy deploys GARC uncrewed surface vessel in first live-fire exercise

    Navy deploys GARC uncrewed surface vessel in first live-fire exercise

  • D-Day beaches become UNESCO World Heritage sites

    D-Day beaches become UNESCO World Heritage sites

  • Navy Reserve announces retention, recruiting bonuses up to $20,000

    Navy Reserve announces retention, recruiting bonuses up to $20,000

Management

  • VA unveils next 13 sites for electronic health record rollout

    VA unveils next 13 sites for electronic health record rollout

    VA planners want to speed the rollout of their controversial electronic health records overhaul project with more than a dozen new sites in 2026.

  • Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says

  • Sending a military care package to the Middle East? Check this list first

  • Military hospitals, clinics resume billing civilians following 3-year pause

  • VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule

AI and IT

  • Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?

    Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?

    Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.

  • Hands full at home, Iran is seen slowing cyber attacks on UK

  • Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

  • Autonomous surface vessels to join Pentagon’s global C2 network

  • How to establish an effective data management governance program

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  • Ask Reg: Will I get reimbursed for Medicare I paid into while working?

    A reader asks whether they’ll get a reimbursement check once they enroll in Medicare for the amount they paid via payroll deductions.

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  • Trust in government hits fresh lows ahead of US presidential election

    Experts worry deepening mistrust could impact voting, ultimately disincentivizing citizens to engaging with the government altogether.

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    Molly Weisner

    2 years ago
  • Ask Kevin: I enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Can I switch back?

    A reader wonders if they can revert to their original plan of Medicare A and B and FEHB after opting in to an MA plan.

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    Kevin Moss

    2 years ago
  • Mother blames VA in Navy vet’s death: ‘Look at what they’ve done’

    Lori Locklear worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 12 years, but no longer has faith in the VA after her Navy veteran son’s suicide.

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    Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer

    2 years ago
  • Ask Kevin: Will filing for Social Security affect FEHB plan premium?

    A reader asks whether adding Social Security benefits impacts their coverage under FEHB.

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    Kevin Moss

    2 years ago
  • Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staff

    After record hiring in 2023, official say the VHA’s workforce is at its highest point in history.

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    Molly Weisner

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    Leo Shane III

    2 years ago
  • Ask Reg: How is my unused annual leave payout determined?

    A reader thinks his agency may have made a mistake calculating his leave lump sum. Here’s what Reg said.

    By

    Reg Jones

    2 years ago
  • Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M

    John Sherman told Congress last year that the U.S. must “regenerate” its electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect.

    By

    Cary O'Reilly

    2 years ago
  • Ask Kevin: Can I use my FSA to pay for my dependent’s eyeglasses?

    The FEHB expert answers a question about vision insurance for dependents.

    By

    Kevin Moss

    2 years ago
  • Ask Reg: When can I qualify for medical disability in retirement?

    For those who can’t get medical disability from FERS, a Social Security disability benefit may be an option.

    By

    Reg Jones

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    Federal Times staff

    2 years ago

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