On newsstands this week

In this week's issue of Navy Times, why the Navy is planning thousands more spot advancements. Get your own copy starting Monday at your local exchange or commissary.

Other top stories inside:

• The Wounded Warrior Project launches a $70 million effort to improve private-sector mental health services.
• "COLA minus 1" idea is revived in retirement reform talks.
• Experts say that the Navy fitness test needs work. What would they change?

You'll find these stories and more on newsstands this week.

In Other News

Vets group blasts Trump plane crash comments as ‘shameful’

The president on Thursday suggested that programs to hire workers with disabilities may have lead to the aircraft collision that killed 67 people.

Defense Department dumps travel policy for troops seeking abortions

Defense leaders had provided travel stipends to troops who needed to cross state lines to seek abortion counseling.

Army Secretary pick says pay boost isn’t enough to fix recruiting woes

Increasing pay and benefits alone won't be enough to attract young people to the service, Army Secertary nominee Daniel Driscoll said.

VA leaders dismiss directors of offices for women, minority veterans

Officials said the staff changes are not part of larger efforts to eliminate diversity and inclusion programs from the department.

Hegseth strips Milley of security detail, orders investigation

The former Joint Chiefs chairman had warned that Trump may seek revenge against him and other critics if re-elected to the White House.

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