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Soldiers’ attempt to sue Army for negligence may end before it begins
Two soldiers have accused the Army of negligence in a sprawling sexual abuse scandal. A decades-old court ruling stands in their way.
By Zamone Perez
Unable to sue the Army for medical malpractice, this retired soldier is now fighting the VA for benefits
Paralyzed after surgery with an Air Force doctor, an Army retiree is fighting for the VA to cover her care.
Dying of cancer, a Green Beret makes his Feres Doctrine case to President Trump
Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal asked Trump for his support on a bill that would help victims of military medicine malpractice.
Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would be repealed in House defense bill
Leadership added the controversial changes on Tuesday in advance of debate on the must-pass budget measure.
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn prohibition on military malpractice cases
Justice Clarence Thomas blasted the decision as a mistake by the courts that deprives service members of justice.
Let’s start our own defense company: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for May 6: Feres doctrine, Yemen war veto, sonobuoys, clapping for Mike Pence.
New measure would allow troops to sue for military malpractice mistakes
Rep. Jackie Speier wants to overturn the Feres Doctrine, which bars such lawsuits against the Defense Department.
Set on fire by a colleague, this Army nurse is taking her story to Capitol Hill
Capt. Katie Blanchard is hoping to give a voice to service members harmed by negligence.
Victims of military medical mistakes to tell their stories at congressional hearing seeking legal fixes
Lawmakers are considering changes to the Feres doctrine, which bars troops from suing the military for medical mistakes.
Russian ambassador to Venezuela rejects US revival of Monroe Doctrine
As Venezuela’s reliance on Russia grows amid the country’s unfolding crisis, Vladimir Putin’s point man in Caracas is pushing back on the U.S. revival of a doctrine used for generations to justify military interventions in the region.
America’s greatest advantage against China is slowly eroding
America's forever wars are letting China technologically catch up. Now, that experience in conflict may turn out to be America’s best edge.
By Aaron Mehta