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A screenshot from a July 23 Facebook post shows mold on a mattress at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Other photos posted by airmen showed moldy shoes, walls, and uniforms.

The Air Force Says Social Media Helped Prompt Action To Clean Up Mold In The Dorms

Mold has long been a problem at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. But when airmen started posting photos on Facebook, the Air Force stepped up its…

The Chapel at the United States Air Force Academy is closed for at least four years for extensive repairs.

After Years of Water Damage, the Iconic Air Force Academy Chapel Is Closed For Repairs

The famous structure and popular tourist site will undergo a renovation project that's expected to last almost four years.The Cadet Chapel at the United…

Spc. Afeez Amusan of the Texas Army National Guard, right, inspects a tractor-trailer alongside a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent at the U.S.-Mexico border in Pharr, Tex.

Even After Years In Uniform, Some National Guardsmen Don’t Get Veterans Benefits

National Guardsmen who respond to domestic missions - such as providing disaster assistance or working along the southern U.S. border - may not qualify…

Andrew Garcia, 22, plays 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'at the Localhost Denver Arena during an October Army recruiting event.

Army Recruitment Today Is Less 'Be All You Can Be' And More 'Call Of Duty'

The Army has embraced esports as a recruiting tool to reach young adults, who are drawn to the fast-paced action of military-themed games.The main source…

John and Barbara Browning attended a Warrior to Soul Mate session to improve their marriage in light of John's PTSD symptoms and other health challenges. 'He never told me what he went through in Vietnam until he went to pieces,' Barbara said.

The VA Is Teaching Intimacy Skills To Veterans To Try To Save Their Marriages

The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering couples retreats to help former service members communicate with their spouses. Inside a windowless hotel…

Congresswoman Jackie Speier, left, meets with Army Sergeant Richard Stayskal, center, his wife, Megan, and his attorney, Natalie Khawam, in Speier’s Washington office before an April 2019 subcommittee hearing on the Feres Doctrine.

A New Law Allows Troops To Seek Compensation For Malpractice By Military Doctors

Congress has established an administrative process for service members to pursue malpractice claims. But they still can't sue in civilian court.Ryan…

A fire fighter monitors a controlled burn Sept. 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The burn was intended to reduce the risk of wildfires.

The Pentagon Says Wildfires, Driven By Climate Change, Are A Growing National Security Threat

A 2019 Department of Defense report concluded that the effects of a changing climate, including wildfires, threaten dozens of military bases.Any kind of…

Seojun Lee stands outside an Army recruiting station near Phoenix. Lee signed up for the Army more than four years ago, but hasn't been allowed to serve.

In Limbo For Years: The U.S. Military Recruited Non-Citizens, But Hasn't Allowed Them To Serve

The MAVNI program allowed non-U.S. citizens to enlist in the armed services if they had foreign language skills or other special expertise. But the…

Robert Hernandez (left) poses with Joe Augirre, as Augirre holds an award for fixing another veteran's mobile home.

For Some Vets, Peer Counseling May Be More Helpful Than Traditional Mental Health Treatment

The peer-counseling programs, which have become common in many cities, may improve mental health, self esteem, and social functioning for veterans who are…

Veterans Jim Romero (left) and Ronnie Reyes practice yoga as part of their treatment at the VA Southern Nevada Health Care Center in Las Vegas. The newly opened center is the second inpatient gambling treatment facility in the VA system.

In Las Vegas, The VA Has Opened A New Center To Treat Veterans With Gambling Addiction

The Las Vegas center is the VA's second inpatient treatment facility for veterans, who are at higher risk of gambling addiction. Army veteran Ronnie Reyes…

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