For the first time in decades, military academy cadets will be allowed to become parents
In 2021, Congress reversed a policy that blocked students with dependents from continuing their studies at the highly competitive military academies. The change is scheduled to take effect in the upcoming school year.
Misunderstood and sometimes parodied, the U.S. Space Force is educating the public about its mission
At two years old, the country’s youngest service branch is still on the receiving end of jokes and bigger questions about what it does and why it exists.
Amid A ‘Stark’ Racial Disparity In Military Academy Nominations, Should Congress Be Doing More?
To get into one of the nation’s elite military academies, students must be nominated by their member of Congress. But those picks go disproportionately to white students, leading some to call for change.
Colorado Among States Extending Benefits To Veterans Discharged Because Of Their Sexual Orientation
Gay and lesbian veterans who received a less-than-honorable discharge because of their sexual orientation can’t access federal veterans benefits. But Colorado is among the states moving to ensure they can at least qualify for state ones.
For Veterans With PTSD, Life In COVID-19 Isolation Can Lead To Relapses And New Symptoms
Months of physical distancing and pandemic anxiety has been especially tough on veterans who were already dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related injuries.
It Was Just 30 Units, But An East LA Apartment Fire Underscores The Veteran Housing Crisis
Some of Los Angeles County’s 3900 homeless veterans had been lined up to move into the complex under construction. After the fire, many will remain on the streets.
New Program Wants To Help Veterans’ Caregivers During The Pandemic
Burnout is a common problem for family members who care for disabled veterans. And for many of them, the pandemic has made things even harder.
Veterans Find A New Way To Serve: Volunteering For COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
More than 50 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers are involved in trials to test vaccines and treatments for COVID-19, and the agency is calling on vets to volunteer.
Tragedies At Fort Hood Have Led The Army To Rethink Its Response When Soldiers Go Missing
Advocates say the Army is too quick to write off soldiers as deserters when they don’t show up for duty. That can delay searches when a service member disappears because of an accident, suicide, or abduction.
95-year-old Veteran Remembers Fighting WWII In The Pacific And Racism At Home
President Roosevelt integrated the military in 1941, but for African-American service members like Luther Hendricks, racism still was prevalent.
VA Slowly And Cautiously Reopens Its Medical Clinics
Medical facilities run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are reopening at a slower pace than many civilian health systems. But the VA has recently started to expand in-person care.
COVID-19 Has Upended The Business Model Of American Legion Posts, But Legionnaires Are Innovating
American Legion posts across the country serve as a community hub for veterans and their families. But the pandemic has put the future of many posts in jeopardy.
Amid Continued Anger About Vanessa Guillen’s Death, Critics Say The Army Often Ignores Sex Crimes
Following Guillen’s killing, the Army launched an independent investigation into the climate of Fort Hood, but critics say the problems are systemic.
For Military Children, Changing Schools In A Pandemic Presents New Challenges
Most military children are used to moving and changing schools. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be especially hard to make friends and feel comfortable in a new place.
ROTC Cadets Gradually Resume Some In-Person Training
Like many college classes, ROTC training is mostly online because of the pandemic. But some cadets have resumed limited in-person training.
Why So Few Black Admirals In The Navy? Some Blame A Culture Of Discrimination
The One Navy Task Force is looking at why only a handful of African Americans reach top jobs. It’s also examining discrimination in all aspects of Navy life.
