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Army, Air Force Tap Goodwill Industries to Scan and Send Records to VA
Faster transfer of treatment records will help VA speed up claims processing.
Oversight
Army Guard Recruiting Fraud Tied to Weak Oversight
Sen. McCaskill says at hearing she wants “criminal” officers denied pensions.
Defense One
Military Focuses on Ethics Training Amid Scandals
Military schools will now have 'ethics units' as the services grapple with a string of high-profile scandals. By Sara Sorcher and Jordain Carney
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Vets -- Take the American Legion PTSD/TBI Survey
Voluntary survey asks about care and treatment.
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Army Commanders Nix Key Satellite Communications System
Gear takes too long to set up, test report says.
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‘Kill Me. I Can’t Live Like This' -- A Long Wars PTSD Love Story
An Army veteran recounts life with her husband and his struggles with PTSD and TBI.
Defense One
Can Another ‘Anbar Awakening’ Save Iraq?
Only disgruntled Sunni tribes can halt Iraq’s descent into another sectarian hell. By James Kitfield
Defense One
U.S. Missile Defense Isn't Ready for Prime Time
The U.S. shouldn’t field additional long-range missile interceptors until the current system is redesigned. By Tom Z. Collina
Oversight
Senator, Outside Group Push Back Against Military Sexual Assault Report
Panel says removing commanders' authority in military sexual-assault cases would not boost reporting or reduce the number of incidents.
Defense One
Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale to Step Down
After helping the military navigate through some of the toughest budget battles in history, Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale is stepping down. By Stephanie Gaskell
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This Company Says Its Technology Could Have Detected Snowden’s Intrusions
U.K. cyber official forgoes sweet pension to sell what he thinks is a groundbreaking cybersecurity system.
Defense
Poll: Americans Growing More Negative About Success in Afghanistan
But more than half still support the decision to use military force.
Defense
Report: Sequestered Air Force Should Cut Active Duty, Boost Reserves
The national report comes as the Pentagon attempts to deal with steep budget cuts.
Defense One
Obama to Nominate Navy Admiral as NSA Director
If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Michael Rogers will replace Army Gen. Keith Alexander as NSA director. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Virginia Lawmakers Seek to Halt Air Force Office Move
Scientific research unit could leave Arlington, Va., for Ohio.
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VA and Pentagon Set Up Online System to Handle GI Bill Ripoff Complaints
The feedback will help the government stop abusive or unethical practices.
Management
The Air Force’s Scandal That Won’t Stop Spreading
Nearly half of the nuclear-missile crew members at one base are tied to alleged cheating on a monthly proficiency test.
Defense One
One Map That Shows What America’s Spies Are Worried About
There’s hardly a spot on the globe that the intelligence community isn’t tracking. Here’s a map that shows the top concerns for U.S. spies. By Kedar Pavgi
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Defense Launches New Health Record Procurement
Officials plan to deploy the EHR, which ultimately will serve 9.6 million beneficiaries and 70,000 clinicians, starting in late 2016.
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