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Observers watch an explosion during Operation Hardtack in 1958. 35 nuclear tests were conducted in the Pacific, exposing troops to radiation.

Atomic Veterans Offered Certificates For Their Sacrifice

More than 500,000 American veterans were exposed to nuclear weapons tests from the 1940s to the early 1990s. These so-called "atomic veterans" were not...

Contruction crews renovate the kitchen and dining room of a home on Fort Bragg, N.C.

A New Financing Plan Could Speed Up Renovations Of 16,000 Army Homes On Base

The $325 million dollar plan is funded by private companies and is expected to result in renovations to 16,000 homes on seven Army posts.The…

Soldiers at Fort Benning, Ga. use immersion troughs filled with ice and water to cool off during training in this 2018 photo.

A New Center Is Escalating The Military's Fight Against Potentially Deadly Heat-Related Injuries

The Pentagon says reported cases of heat exhaustion jumped nearly 50 percent between 2014 and 2018.Fort Benning, Ga. is now officially the heart of the…

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…

Army veteran Jesus Medina says exercising with his punching bag helps him release energy. Medina says he's still dealing with grief from his time in the military.

A New Study Has Found That Grief Is Common But Rarely Recognized In Veterans

The University of California, Irvine study found that combat exposure is almost as likely to cause grief as it is to lead to PTSD.Jesus Medina hits a…

Comedian Paula Poundstone performs at a USO show in Washington, D.C.

More Than Shows: Today's USO Is Working To Bridge The Divide Between Service Members And Civilians

For an organization that's still strongly associated with entertainers of the past, like Bob Hope, it's a constant challenge to stay relevant to today's…

Air Force veteran Ronald West, 70, said he leaves his hospital room several times a day to smoke outside the Tampa VA property.

The VA's New Smoking Ban Is Sparking Complaints From Some Veterans And Employees

The VA has eliminated the designated smoking areas at its hospitals, clinics, and other buildings. It's a difficult transition for some patients,…

Faculty at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill undergo training March 13 to teach their classes online. The university is one of many that have discontinued in-person classes.

As Colleges Move Classes Online, Congress Is Protecting GI Bill Benefits

The VA informed student veterans they may become ineligible for GI Bill education and housing funds if their college transitions from in-person to online…

Sailor John Arkulary from Marshfield, Wis. salutes the flag aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy in Los Angeles April 13.

The Navy's Hospital Ship In L.A. Has Few Patients, And It's Now Battling COVID-19 Among Crewmembers

The Navy hospital ship Mercy is in Los Angeles to relieve the burden on the area's medical facilities. But it’s dealing with a growing number of…

95-year-old World War II veteran Luther Hendricks poses with some of his military honors. He was a member of the Montford Point Marines, a group of African-American troops who trained at a segregated camp in North Carolina.

A 95-year-old Veteran Remembers Fighting WWII in the Pacific - And Racism At Home

President Roosevelt opened all branches of the military to Black troops in 1941, but for African-American service members like Luther Hendricks, racism…

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