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Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 19h

Here's the joint statement from the TV networks, including Fox News, rejecting Pete Hegseth's Pentagon rules.

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Military Reporters & Editors | MRE @milreporters.bsky.social · 1d

Military Reporters and Editors urges reporters not to sign the Pentagon’s new restrictive press policy, which seeks to inhibit journalists’ First Amendment rights. We stand with the news outlets that have already made the decision not to sign. More: www.militaryreporters.org/2025/10/mre-...

MRE Remains Opposed to Pentagon Pledge - Military Reporters and Editors

News from Military Reporters and Editors - MRE for reporters, editors, digital, photo and visual journalists covering the military, national security and defense.

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Leo Shane III @leoshane.bsky.social · 6d

Breaking VA news -- Trump's pick for UnderSec for Benefits, Karen Brazell, has withdrawn her name for the post. Leaves a big question about who will take on the leadership role. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...

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John Ismay @johnismay.bsky.social · 12d

Bobbie Scholley, one of the Navy's first deep-sea dive officers, and Kate Wilder, the first woman to graduate from Army Special Forces training, shared their thoughts after watching Pete Hegseth's remarks about women in combat www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...

What Women Heard in Hegseth’s Remarks About Physical Standards

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Nicholas Griffo @vatruthteller.bsky.social · 12d

Every whistleblower from Trump 1.0 warned you.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · 13d

Not a result of the shutdown - Trump administration deprives public of easy access to thousands of IG reports, including those that expose problems at VA medical centers via @defenseone.bsky.social www.nextgov.com/digital-gove...

Trump administration knocks out at least 15 oversight websites, saying IGs 'lied to the public'

It's not a shutdown issue: the White House is withholding funds from the umbrella organization for the government's inspectors general.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · 15d

Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer. They blame the bases. via @dailymontanan.com dailymontanan.com/2025/09/25/n...

Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer. They blame the bases. • Daily Montanan

The Air Force said it's studying the rate of sick missileers getting cancer in America's land-based nuclear arsenal, but other watchdog groups say they're not doing enough.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · 28d

In reversal, Pentagon keeps women’s advisory group, adds four more www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi... via @hopeseck.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social

In reversal, Pentagon keeps women’s advisory group, adds four more

A 75-year-old committee advocating for women in the military will be revived as part of a phased return of 39 DOD groups put on pause earlier this year.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Sep 13

A toast to you, friend! 🥃 No Writer’s Tears tonight! Maybe a little Blantons or Weller 😉 congratulations on the exciting road ahead!

Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Sep 5

Study finds drop in veteran suicides in 2020, 2021 and 2022 via @militarydotcom.bsky.social www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Rate Started to Drop in 2020, Independent Study Finds

The data continues to show high rates of suicide among that group, with those diagnosed with traumatic brain injury the highest, but the decline was significant, researchers say.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Sep 4

Coast Guard to institute service-wide PFT next year - last service to require one for all. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year

Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Aug 30

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Aug 27

www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202... via @militarytimes.bsky.social @leoshane.bsky.social

Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains

Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Aug 22

Via @militarytimes.bsky.social @leoshane.bsky.social: VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...

VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year

VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.

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Elfming @elfming.bsky.social · Aug 5

Women vets are the fastest growing group using VA health care. Obstetricians are notably missing from this list because virtually all obstetric care is already referred to community doctors. Unfortunately, there is a noticeable lack of obstetricians in many communities these days.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Aug 5

www.military.com/daily-news/2... via @militarydotcom.bsky.social

VA to Give Veterans One-Year Authorizations to Seek Care from Private Providers in 30 Specialties

The move allows veterans to get 12 months of private treatment without having to request a reauthorization.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jul 24

Military Reporters & Editor’s Awards Deadline Extended! www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/...

Military Reporters & Editors Awards Contest Deadline Extended to August 1

ACCESS Newswire is the leading global press release distribution service. Tell your story and reach millions of journalists. Contact us today to get started.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jun 24

Military Domestic Violence Convictiins have surged since commanders were removed from prosecution decisions. Via @militarydotcom.bsky.social @stevenbeynon.bsky.social www.military.com/daily-news/i...

Military Domestic Violence Convictions Skyrocketed After Commanders Were Removed from Process

Courts-martial are on the rise for domestic violence charges across the Defense Department services.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jun 18

VA Changes Discrimination Policy, says it won’t change services for vets via @militarydotcom.bsky.social www.military.com/daily-news/2...

VA Changes Discrimination Policy for Health Care Staff, Denies Doctors Could Withhold Treatment

The department said the change was made in order to comply with executive orders and the updates would "have no impact whatsoever on who VA treats or works at VA."

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jun 11

Fort Bragg soldiers who cheered Trump’s political attacks (and jeered the press) were checked for allegiance, appearance via @stevenbeynon.bsky.social @ktoropin.bsky.social @militarydotcom.bsky.social www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance

As President Donald Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Travis Reese (One of Many-Gravity's Rainbros) @ctreese2.bsky.social · Jun 10

We are not cutting essential services but we really don't know because we've never led a workforce reduction this big despite decades of demand for a functioning VA tied to personnel growth needed for that that purpose.

Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jun 10

VA seeks assitance with pending layoffs. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...