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DOD, VA to allow IVF for unmarried people, same-sex couples and more

Going forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 31, 2023.

Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.

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Missile Defense Agency boss had affairs with subordinates: IG report

The agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Lloyd Austin undergoes procedure, expected to resume duties Tuesday

Austin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors.

Defense Secretary admits keeping cancer diagnosis, hospitalization, secret

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he was wrong to keep silent on his medical issues, and has apologized to President Biden for keeping his ailment secret.

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Austin admits he wanted to keep his cancer diagnosis secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that his "first instinct" was to keep his cancer diagnosis private.

White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients

A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.

Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and more

A New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.

$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemic

In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.

Senior intel official sexually harassed woman at work, report finds

The overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.

Here are the military services’ top leaders heading into 2024

The services have newly confirmed leaders heading into 2024.

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Sen. Ruben Gallego to block VA nominations until plans to cut staff are dropped

Marine Corps vet lawmaker says Trump administration is harming veterans' benefits with plans to change VA.

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