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John Ismay @johnismay.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

Every whistleblower from Trump 1.0 warned you.

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · 6d

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.

www.nextgov.com

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 22d

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.

www.militarytimes.com

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · 26d

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.

www.military.com

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...

VA signs $700K agreement with OPM for assistance with mass layoffs

The department lacks expertise for such a large reduction, it says, and RIF planners confirm VA leadership is not offering clear guidance.

www.govexec.com

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jun 10

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

VA signs $700K agreement with OPM for assistance with mass layoffs

The department lacks expertise for such a large reduction, it says, and RIF planners confirm VA leadership is not offering clear guidance.

www.govexec.com

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you - wasn’t intentional to leave out the photog’s name. Just got it from the organizers and it was so good I wanted to post. Thanks, Chief

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jun 6

@uscg.bsky.social braved withering fire to out troops ashore on #DDay www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Coasties Braved Withering German Fire to Put Troops Ashore on D-Day

The role played by Coast Guard personnel who crewed the Higgins boats was critical to the success of the D-Day landings in gaining a foothold in France to begin the liberation of Europe from the Nazis...

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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · Jun 6

WWII veteran Wally King speaks at the DDay ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, on the 81st anniversary of the Normandy invasion.

King was with the 513th Fighter Squadron, 406th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force during the war.

🎦: Michael Abrams / Stars and Stripes

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Patricia Kime @patriciakime.bsky.social · Jun 6

Watch the @unite4vets.bsky.social rally on the National Mall at link below. @adamkinzinger.bsky.social @duckworth.senate.gov @conorlambpa.bsky.social IAVA @dropkickmurphys.com #veterans and more. Story to come @tomnovelly.bsky.social @militarydotcom.bsky.social www.unite4veterans.org

Rally With America’s Veterans | Unite for Veterans Coalition

Join veterans and allies in Washington, D.C. on June 6 to defend the VA, protect our benefits, and carry forward the legacy of the Bonus Army.

www.unite4veterans.org

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · Jun 5

Watch my friend Will Attig and Ken Casey of @dropkickmurphys.com with @jimacosta.bsky.social talking about Unite for Veterans tomorrow! open.substack.com/live-stream/...

LIVE NOW: Live with Jim Acosta

Jim Acosta on Substack

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