Eric Schmid
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American Homefront
Archives, artifacts, and 'a lot of rocks': The Army Corps of Engineers is training veterans for jobs
An Army Corps of Engineers program teaches former troops how to do curation work, while also preparing them for jobs in other fields.
Melody Bordeaux
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U.S. Air Force
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Since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan last year, some American veterans have been scrambling to help their Afghan allies escape the collapsing country. Though some have succeeded, most have not. -
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan one year ago led tens of thousands of people to flee the country and come to America. But for some who are here on humanitarian parole, the resettlement process has been rocky.
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Responding to sailors' pleas, the Navy is working on a program to prevent and treat eating disordersSome service members and health experts say the Pentagon isn't doing enough to address eating disorders, which are sometimes linked to the military's strict weight limits.
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The Pentagon said unvaccinated guardsmen won't get paid and can't participate in federally-funded deployments, but some states are concerned that will affect the Guard's ability to do its job.
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More than 100 military installations are in states where abortion is now banned.
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Instead of an annual fitness test, the devices will monitor troops' activity throughout the year.
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An autopsy showed Kyle Mullen received inadequate medical care for pneumonia after Navy SEAL "Hell Week" endurance training in February.
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Military families can move to new bases if they're stationed in states with laws hostile to LGBTQ people. But families who try to take advantage of the program may face barriers.
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The Army suicide rate is at its highest level in years. Plans to reduce it are getting mixed reviewsSoldiers are dying by suicide at the highest level since 9/11, and while some bases are trying do more to help prevent suicide, critics say its not enough.
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The program at eight local VA hospitals offers clean supplies, mental health care, and other services to reduce some of the risks of substance abuse.
The American Homefront Project collaborated with the PBS documentary series American Veteran to profile men and women who have served in the U.S. military.