-
Military_Material/PixabayThe ban supports a culture of intolerance in the military, damaging troops' morale and discouraging potential recruits from joining, according to a new study published by the Palm Center. -
Jolene Almendarez/American HomefrontAdvocates 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.
-
Veterans traditionally are more likely to vote for Republican candidates. But polls suggest their support for President Trump has eroded.
-
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.
-
Following Guillen's killing, the Army launched an independent investigation into the climate of Fort Hood, but critics say the problems are systemic.
-
Military personnel have been voting by mail since the Civil War. This year, some polls suggest that troops' political preferences may be changing.
-
The 159-year-old military newspaper, which is published by the Department of Defense, has been targeted for elimination by some Pentagon leaders.
-
"Top Gun: Maverick" is scheduled for release next year. But perceptions of the military and warfare have changed since the original iconic movie premiered in 1986.
-
Where to sit at lunch? How to make friends while wearing a mask? How to cope with parents deploying in uncertain times? These are questions military children face during these times.
-
Supporters say it will help veterans' spouses, who currently lose the tax discount if their loved one dies, and won't cost a lot to implement. Opponents say it reduces revenue for local governments.
-
Only a handful of admirals in the U.S. are Black, and none of them are at the two highest ranks.
-
The move allows more employees to work on the base and expands access to services. But leaders are urging those who live and work on the base to remain vigilant in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
-
Local VA facilities could expand in-person services to offer more routine care if downward trends in coronavirus cases continue, says Secretary Wilkie, but they have to be cautious to protect vulnerable patients.
-
The newly introduced bill would make sexual harassment a crime under military law. The measure is a response to the killing of Fort Hood Army soldier Vanessa Guillen this summer.
