Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities. The new marketplace will launch in March, coinciding with the fiscal 2024 senior enlisted advancement cycle for promotion to E-9. The defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops. By Tara Copp, AP
19 months ago The billet-based advancement system aims to “reduce inefficiencies and align the talent to where it's actually needed." The medication helped reduce the chance of long-term health complications by 25%. Coronavirus cases among VA patients are up slightly from October 2021. New guidelines from VA officials warn physicians to watch closely for signs of ongoing, serious health issues. Veterans facing financial hardship were facing a late September deadline to resume repayment of the debt. This is the Navy's the most recent initiative to fill sea billets. Load More