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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…

From left, Gen. John DeGoes, Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, and Chief Master Sgt. Chris Lantagne listen to a speaker at a virtual townhall meeting at Joint Base San Antonio.

In A Virtual Townhall, A Military Community Shares Its Coronavirus Concerns

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of American life - including military life.

VA staff and volunteers screen patients, employees, and visitors at the entrance to the Audie Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in San Antonio.

The VA Is Screening For Coronavirus, But Not Everyone At The Agency Feels Prepared

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities are now screening patients, employees, and visitors for coronavirus. But some are questioning the…

Laura White of San Diego's Support The Enlisted Project helps distribute supplies to military families who are suffering financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For Young Military Families, The Financial Effects Of The Pandemic Can Be Severe

Deployments, job losses, and the Pentagon's "stop movement" order are among the factors contributing to financial stress for troops and their families.…

Members of the support group Merging Vets and Players (MVP) hold an online meeting. The group says 35 percent of its members have lost jobs because of the pandemic.

Overwhelmed By Veterans In Need, Support Groups Try To Stay Afloat During The Pandemic

While support groups continue to meet with members by phone or teleconference, many are overwhelmed by veterans seeking help.There are few places that the…

Air Force retiree Berthienna Ogden uses the VA's Video Connect telehealth service as part of a 2019 VA demonstration.

The VA Has Moved Thousands of Healthcare Visits Online, But Some Veterans Say The App Has Problems

Use of the Veterans Health Administration's telehealth platform has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the agency's infrastructure has struggled to keep pace.

Maria and John Mishkind video chat with Maria's brother, Army veteran Harry Stapleton, who is a resident at the Orlando VA Community Living Center.

Separated By The Pandemic, Families Struggle To Keep In Touch With Veterans In VA Nursing Homes

Like most long-term care facilities, VA nursing homes haven't allowed in-person visitation since early March.Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced hospitals…

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