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There are signs that transgender people could serve openly in the United States military within the next year.

WUNC's Frank Stasio talks with KUOW military reporter Patricia Murphy about the ongoing Pentagon effort to accommodate transgender service members.The…

When Soldiers Die At Home

Patricia Murphy talks about her report on end-of-life care for our nation's service members and veterans. Combat veterans often struggle at the end of…

A Veterans Roundtable with U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist held April 21, 2017 at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach.

Bay Pines Chief Resolves VA Billing Snafu

A new administrator at the Bay Pines Healthcare System is being credited by veterans for resolving a paperwork snafu that had some low income VA clients...

The Tomahawk Ground Launched Nuclear Cruise Missile -- now displayed at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Arizona - was an important part of the U.S. arsenal during the Cold War.

Trump Administration Plan Would Reverse Trend, Add More Nuclear Weapons

As part of a recently released plan, the Trump Administration is proposing an increase in the U.S. nuclear arsenal. The Trump Administration wants to add…

Maureen Sevilla, Chief of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Clinic on Fort Bragg, hosts a game of 'STI Jeopardy' for a small group of soldiers. It's one way health officials are trying to make STI prevention training more relatable for young troops.

Rates of Many STIs Are Growing In The Military. Dating Apps Might Be Part Of The Reason

Military health officials say troops are engaging in more high-risk sexual behavior, and part of the reason might be the popularity of smartphone dating…

Navy sailor Devon Rideout (left) poses with her mother, Leslie Woods, in Vacaville, California. Rideout was murdered in 2018. Her killer is a former Marine who had been found not mentally competent during a court-martial proceeding two years before the murder. Still, he was allowed to buy a gun.

A new lawsuit says the military still isn't complying with the federal gun background check law

The family of a woman murdered by a former Marine is taking the government to court. They say the killer - who was forced out of the military for mental health issues - shouldn't have been able to buy a gun.

Lynn Rosenthal, chair of the Pentagon’s sexual assault independent review committee, speaks to the media July 2 about proposed changes in military sexual assault and harassment investigations.

The Military's Plan To Reform Its Response To Sex Crimes Likely Will Take Years To Enact

President Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have endorsed major changes in how the military handles sexual assault and harassment cases. But reforms may not happen until 2023.

A Special Focus On Caring For Vets At The End Of Their Lives

Service members often struggle with guilt, abandonment and regret. The Army and the Department of Veterans Affairs are working to help make those last days meaningful.

As Years Turn To Decades, Families Still Wait For Remains of Loved Ones Lost In War

Nearly 83,000 U.S. service members are still listed as missing in action from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and other conflicts. Many of their…

Sailors have their temperatures taken as they prepare to board the USS Theodore Roosevelt May 1, 2020 after an off-ship quarantine in Guam.

Hampered By The Pandemic, The Navy Is Trying To Persuade Sailors To Stay A Little Longer

Military recruiting and training has slowed down because of the pandemic. So the Navy is trying other ways to maintain the size of the force.The Navy is…

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