Military

Chelsea Manning to stay on active duty when released from prison tomorrow

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

The Army says that when transgender soldier Chelsea Manning is released from military prison on Wednesday she will remain on active duty in a special status, pending her final appellate review.

Lawmakers reach agreement on stalled Veterans Affairs accountability bill

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

The deal announced early Thursday could smooth the way for final passage on an issue that had been largely stalled since the 2014 wait-time scandal at the Phoenix VA medical center.

Pentagon releases military photographer's stunning photo of her last moments

By Ryan Connelly Holmes

This image is the last photo military photographer Specialist Hilda I. Clayton ever took.

Shulkin says he's considering closing 1,100 Veterans Affairs facilities

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin says his department is seeking to close perhaps more than 1,100 VA facilities nationwide as it develops plans to allow more veterans to receive medical care in the private sector.

U.S. firm in Iraq ignores smuggling, security risks for F-16s

By Desmond Butler and Lori Hinnant, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — An American company that was paid nearly $700 million to secure an Iraqi base for F-16 fighter jets turned a blind eye to alcohol smuggling, theft, security violations, and allegations of sex trafficking — then terminated investigators who…

WATCH: Department of Defense addresses sexual assault prevention and response

By News Desk

The briefing is expected to begin around 2 p.m. Watch live here.

WATCH: Trump signs order creating accountability office at VA

By Darlene Superville and Hope Yen, Associated Press

President Donald Trump, who made improving veterans' care a prominent issue as he campaigned for office, was to issue the order while visiting the VA.

In Virginia school tour, Betsy DeVos stresses needs of military kids

By Maria Danilova, Associated Press

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday highlighted the need to help the children of military families transition into new schools as their parents are moving from one assignment to the next.

Veterans Affairs launches pilot program with CVS to reduce wait times for veteran care

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Some ailing veterans can now use their federal health care benefits at CVS "MinuteClinics" to treat minor illnesses and injuries, under a pilot program announced Tuesday by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

WATCH: VA Secretary Shulkin addresses report that VA hospital in D.C. puts patients at 'unnecessary risk'

By Joshua Barajas

A Veterans Affairs hospital in Washington, D.C., was flagged by inspectors in a report released on Wednesday for its mismanagement of medical equipment, supplies and staffing.