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Carson Frame

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American Homefront

The Supreme Court will decide if Guardsmen and reservists can sue states for employment violations

Carson Frame

When National Guard members and reservists deploy, a federal law is supposed to preserve their civilian jobs and benefits. But in some states, government employees can't access those protections.
JT Armstrong

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U.S. Space Force

Misunderstood and sometimes parodied, the U.S. Space Force is educating the public about its mission

Eric Schmid

The newest military service branch is responsible for protecting satellites and other objects in space, which it expects will be critical parts of future wars.

Duane Ramos

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California National Guard

For the Ukrainian military, a long partnership with U.S. National Guard units is paying dividends

Jay Price

The State Partnership Program has quietly become a powerful tool for diplomacy and modeling U.S. values around the world.
Alex Fairchild

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U.S. Marine Corps

The military is trying to learn more about long COVID. Troops who have it worry about their careers.

Andrew Hirschfeld

Little is known about COVID-19 cases in which symptoms persist for months. Affected service members may have trouble performing their duties or getting treatment.
Carlos Castillo

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KPBS

Advocates worry military vaccine challenges could jeopardize other religious freedom cases

Steve Walsh

The military is taking a hard line on troops seeking religious exemptions to the COVID vaccine mandate. Lawyers say that could have consequences for others who seek different kinds of religious accommodations.