Marissa Vermeulen
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U.S. Navy
The Navy is building more on-base childcare centers and launching new programs to help sailors and their families. But advocates and parents say it’s not enough.
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The agreements with smaller countries are designed to expand American influence in the region, solidify existing relationships, and give the U.S. military more footholds. -
Research into psychedelic drugs was halted in the 1960s amid concern about recreational use. Now, the VA is among dozens of medical providers resuming that work.
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Some government watchdogs say the long-running mission is an inappropriate use of the Guard. Even the Pentagon has been looking for an off-ramp.
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At issue: Should ex-troops continue to face consequences for refusing the vaccine order, even though the order has been rescinded?
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The volunteers - some in their 70s - are helping educate Ukrainians about unexploded munitions and training Ukrainian forces to disarm them.
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The referral bonuses are designed to boost recruiting at the National Guard, which fell thousands of troops short of its goal last year.
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The Navy has raised its age limit from 39 to 41 - the oldest of any of the services. But the Navy’s national chief recruiter said data shows older recruits can do well.
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The U.S. Transportation Command has the primary responsibility to load planes, ships, and other vehicles with supplies bound for Ukraine.
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While still a small percentage of the total veteran population, the number of veterans committing extremist violence has risen sharply, according to a Congressional report.
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The National Guard fell about 9,000 troops short of its goal in 2022. Some states are improving their outreach and incentive plans to try to counter that trend.
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.