Retiring after 34 years, this master chief petty officer takes a look back at her career

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Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD

The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin — magic mushrooms — for treating major depressive disorder.
Navy fires top auditor amid report that she insulted subordinates

The probe concluded that Donjette Gilmore, auditor general of the Navy Audit Service, made a habit of harassing and belittling subordinates.
SOUTHCOM replaces Southern Spear with Western Hemisphere task force targeting criminal networks

U.S. Southern Command replaced Operation Souther Spear with a new task force targeting narcoterrorism networks.
Their military careers were cut short in combat. Now they’re fighting Congress for their full benefits.

Combat-injured veterans argue they shouldn’t be penalized after war injuries cut their careers short, but the cost could reach $78 billion.