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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.
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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
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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.
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How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
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GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
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VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
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Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes
Pay & Benefits
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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.
VIDEOS
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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.
Featured Videos
Management
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No tax on troops’ $1,776 ‘warrior dividend,’ IRS says
Troops who received an unexpected $1,776 one-time payment in December won’t have to pay taxes on that money, the Internal Revenue Service confirmed.
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Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says
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Sending a military care package to the Middle East? Check this list first
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Military hospitals, clinics resume billing civilians following 3-year pause
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VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
AI and IT
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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.
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A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care
A complex system is pushing more vets to search for private-sector solutions to health issues, all while hoping the VA will eventually pick up the bill.
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How to combat cyber threats and secure democracy in the digital age
There is an urgent need for robust cybersecurity and international cooperation to safeguard the very foundation of democracies: free and fair elections.
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How to harness AI and Zero Trust segmentation to boost cyber defenses
More than half of leaders who have implemented AI say that it’s helped accelerate incident response times, highlighting the technology’s potential.
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VA union urges Secretary McDonough to hire more staff
Nurses held a rally outside VA headquarters last week, pleading for the department to address severe understaffing at medical centers.
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Public-private partnerships can revitalize US infrastructure
The U.S. recorded some 42,000 bridges in poor condition in 2023, underlining the need for action, the author argues.