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For service members of color, fear of racism in military towns weighs heavily in career choices
The report from Blue Star Families found some service members are passing up career-advancing moves because they don't want to relocate to certain cities.
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Her son was killed in Afghanistan last year. This is her first Memorial Day as a Gold Star mother.
Cheryl Rex's son Dylan was among the last American victims of the Afghanistan war. In the months since his death, she's visited his grave almost every day.
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Most military recruits come from families of people who served. Experts say that's not sustainable.
The military is having a tough time finding new recruits, and one factor may be its heavy reliance on families of those who’ve served.
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Veterans are at higher risk of eating disorders. The pressure of military life may be one cause.
A VA study concluded that veterans experience bulimia at about three times the civilian rate.
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Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne sent to Poland as tensions rise in Ukraine
The troops are part of a force of about 4,700 soldiers from the base who have been sent to Poland amid fears that Russia may invade Ukraine.
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Military families often have to move every few years. Critics say it's disruptive and unnecessary.
Constant and sometimes sudden moves can disrupt military families' finances and cause challenges with their children’s schools and medical care.
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The military is trying to learn more about long COVID. Troops who have it worry about their careers.
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.
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Advocates worry military vaccine challenges could jeopardize other religious freedom cases
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.
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30 years after the Navy retired its last battleship, President Trump wants to build them again
The massive vessels were decommissioned in favor of smaller, more versatile ships. And experts are skeptical of the plan to build new ones.
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A new federal law lets military spouses with professional licenses transfer them across state lines
The law’s backers say it will cut red tape so spouses can continue their careers without interruption. But it’s not clear yet exactly how the law will work or how states will comply.
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