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Lawmakers move to require chaperones for ‘sensitive’ appointments in military health system

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BLUF – The article reports that House lawmakers have proposed requiring trained chaperones to be offered or present during sensitive medical examinations and procedures within the Military Health System, following high-profile allegations of sexual misconduct by military healthcare providers. Supporters argue the measure would improve patient safety, trust, and accountability, while Defense Department officials are reviewing how such a requirement could be implemented across military treatment facilities without disrupting care delivery.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/06/05/lawmakers-move-to-require-chaperones-for-sensitive-appointments-in-military-health-system

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Military will now drug test troops for psychedelic mushrooms

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https://taskandpurpose.com/news/pentagon-psychedelic-mushrooms/

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Where to Turn When Facing Disciplinary or Legal Action: A Mental Health Resource Map for Service Members

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I hope you don’t need this, but here it is if you do:

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Advocates reach deal with DOD on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dismissals

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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/01/06/advocates-reach-deal-with-dod-on-dont-ask-dont-tell-dismissals/

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Permitted and Prohibited Political Behavior in the Naval Service

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https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2024/november/permitted-and-prohibited-political-behavior-naval-service

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Pentagon changes discharges for 800-plus vets kicked out for being gay

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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/10/15/pentagon-changes-discharges-for-800-plus-vets-kicked-out-for-being-gay/

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Military Services Approving Roughly 3% of Malpractice Claims from Service Members

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https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/06/07/military-services-approving-roughly-3-of-malpractice-claims-service-members.html

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Updated Poppy Seed Warning

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VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable status

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https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2024/04/25/va-expands-benefits-options-for-vets-with-other-than-honorable-status

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Sexual Assault Now Tried Outside Military Chain of Command

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https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3627107/sexual-assault-now-tried-outside-military-chain-of-command/

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