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A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

A complex system is pushing more vets to search for private-sector solutions to health issues, all while hoping the VA will eventually pick up the bill.
Native American soldier gains permission to wear long hair, eagle feathers in uniform accommodation

Maj. Patrick Sorensen successfully petitioned to wear long hair and eagle feathers central to his tribal beliefs. See striking photos of his updated uniform.
Samoan soldier becomes first to display traditional hand tattoos

Capt. Isis Sake, breaks ground as the first soldier of Samoan descent to gain permission to display traditional hand tattoos in religious uniform accommodation.
New Pacific units talk testing high altitude balloons, other systems with regional partners

Defense News’ Jen Judson speaks with military leadership about their evolving role in the Pacific, and new platforms being tested in the region.