3+ hour, 7+ min ago  (1271+ words) John Doolittle has spent a career at the intersection of combat and human performance. A retired U. S. Navy SEAL, he served in leadership roles across the special operations community, including helping shape programs designed to sustain the physical, cognitive and psychological…...

3+ hour, 7+ min ago  (999+ words) For years, Army veteran Brian Lofton was stuck in a downward spiral, being sucked under by the crushing weight of addiction and depression that nearly ruined his life." It wasn't until Lofton found solace in faith, turning to God to…...

18+ hour, 28+ min ago  (492+ words) He said American service members are free to get the flu vaccine but will not be forced to "because your body, your faith and your convictions are not negotiable." Vaccination programs in the U. S. military date back to the American Revolution....

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1085+ words) President Donald Trump's latest executive order to accelerate medical treatments for serious mental illness, notably psychedelics, was described by one advocate to Military. com as "a turning point" for the military veteran community. "Today's order will ensure that people suffering…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (617+ words) An average of 18 U. S. military veterans die by suicide every day." From 2001 to 2024, during the Global War on Terror, more than 7, 000 military members died in combat. In less than 25 years, 140, 000 veterans have taken their own lives." The numbers are staggering. But…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (778+ words) The Department of Veterans Affairs doesn't require you to get all your care at VA medical centers. Under the right circumstances, the VA will cover appointments with community doctors, emergency room visits at civilian hospitals, and walk-in care at urgent…...

3+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (887+ words) Artificial intelligence chatbots help Department of Veterans Affairs doctors document patient visits and make clinical decisions. But according to a report released Jan. 15 by VA's inspector general, no formal system tracks whether these tools put veterans at risk. "VHA does…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (400+ words) Military sexual trauma is more common than most people realize. Department of Veterans Affairs surveys indicate that one in three female veterans and one in 50 male veterans experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment during their service. Most never reported it....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1349+ words) Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) sounds complicated, but the treatment itself is straightforward. And for veterans dealing with PTSD, it offers something other therapies don't: a way to process trauma without having to verbally relive every detail. The VA…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (399+ words) Strength training is often considered the foundation of physical fitness, earning its reputation for supporting muscle mass, bone density and functional movement. In fact, having'strong legs contributes to longevity by enabling independence through mobility and social activity in our later…...