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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.
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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.
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Only a handful of admirals in the U.S. are Black, and none of them are at the two highest ranks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A group of VA psychologists across the country have formed race-based stress and trauma support groups for veterans of color.
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Marine Corps veteran Neal McCallum, 93, could not attend the official ceremony commemorating the nation's victory in the Pacific because of COVID-19 concerns, but he and others were recognized virtually.
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Women are the fastest growing subgroup among veterans. But many view the VA Health System as a place only for men.
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The military issued a "stop movement" order in March in response to the pandemic. While the ban has been loosened, some service members and their families still can't relocate to new bases.
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The coronavirus pandemic is making it harder for the more than 460 veterans treatment courts in the U.S. to function. These courts seek to rehabilitate veterans charged with misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies, rather than put them behind bars.
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MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has a new leader. Col. Benjamin R. Jonsson assumed command of the 6th Air Refueling Wing Tuesday during a…
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Service members living with HIV will be in court in early August. They’re suing the military for discrimination over a longstanding policy that prohibits…
