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Deana Martorella Orellana's mother, Laurel Martorella (left), and Orellana's sister, Robin Jewell, hold her Marine Corps photo. Orellana killed herself a year after leaving the Marines. She had agreed to undergo counseling the day she died.

Facing Unique Mental Health Challenges, Female Veterans Are Killing Themselves More Often

Female veterans are nearly 2 1/2 times more likely than their civilian counterparts to kill themselves. Advocates say women's mental health challenges are…

Lt. Col. Khallid Shabazz leads Friday prayer for the Muslim community of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Shabazz is the Army's first division-level Muslim chaplain.

As The Army Grows More Diverse, It Faces A Shortage of Chaplains

The military has made progress diversifying its chaplain corps. But it faces a shortage of chaplains of all faiths.On a Sunday morning at Fort Drum, N.Y.,…

Members of the Cal. National Guard stand silently as the backdrop for a news conference in El Centro, Cal. by the local head of Customs and Border Protection, Gloria Chavez.

The Cal. National Guard Is Working At the Mexican Border, But Mostly Behind The Scenes

In California - a state with strong differences with the White House on immigration policy - about 400 troops are on border duty. But they're keeping a…

A nuclear bomb and its parachute rest in a field near Goldsboro, N.C. after falling from a B-52 bomber in 1961. If it had detonated, it could have instantly killed thousands of people.

Remembering A Near Disaster: U.S. Accidentally Drops Nuclear Bombs On Itself And Its Allies

During the Cold War, U.S. planes accidentally dropped nuclear bombs on the east coast, in Europe, and elsewhere. "Dumb luck" prevented a historic…

Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier appeared at McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, Cal. as part of her nationwide tour for "Rifles and Rosary Beads."

'Why Him And Not Me?' Songwriting To Mend The Wounds Of War

For her new album, Nashville singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier collaborated with veterans to write songs about war, service, and life after the…

VA Issues Long Awaited Veteran ID Card, But It Comes With An Ad On The Back

Congress mandated the card in 2015, but provided no funding. So the VA struck a deal with Office Depot. The VA is now mailing identification cards to…

During an Army training exercise, Capt. Fazari Mutalib demonstrates a laser system that tests aviators' abilities to avoid detection.

As Russia And China Grow Their Militaries, Army Trains For New Fronts

Under the Trump administration, the military is shifting its strategy back towards more traditional warfare.Since 9/11, American troops have been focused…

Maximo Purisima Young, 97, displays photographs from his military service. He helped transport supplies and troops in World War II, then fought as a guerilla alongside American soldiers.

Their Last Fight: Filipino Veterans Make A Final Push For Recognition

During World War II, more than a quarter million Filipinos fought alongside American soldiers. Many are still awaiting the recognition promised to…

Midshipmen from the Naval Academy depart the USS Higgins after a recent training exercise.

Navy Proposes New Pacific Training Plan, But Critics Say It Could Harm Whales

The Navy is rolling out its latest plan to manage wildlife in its ocean training grounds from Southern California to Hawaii. But environmentalists worry…

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Call Center in Canandaigua, N.Y., pictured in this 2013 photo, is one of three operated by the VA.

The VA Has Expanded Its Crisis Line, Helping It Better Respond To Veterans In Need

The VA has opened more call centers and hired hundreds of additional responders after complaints that some callers experienced long hold times or were…

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