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Sailors remove the lines off the bollard as the USNS Mercy hospital ship prepares to depart Naval Base San Diego, March 23.

The Navy 'Trusts The Judgment Of Commanders' To Balance Social Distancing With Military Readiness

The Navy has suspended some activities and restricted others to help stop the spread of COVID-19, but the military response to the pandemic can seem…

New Air Force recruits in basic training practice social distancing in their dormitory at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

The Military Has Altered Boot Camp To Protect Trainees. Is It Enough To Prevent Infections?

The coronavirus pandemic has brought big changes to one of the defining aspects of military life -- boot camp. But some people question if the changes are…

Sailors have their temperatures taken as they prepare to board the USS Theodore Roosevelt May 1, 2020 after an off-ship quarantine in Guam.

Hampered By The Pandemic, The Navy Is Trying To Persuade Sailors To Stay A Little Longer

Military recruiting and training has slowed down because of the pandemic. So the Navy is trying other ways to maintain the size of the force.The Navy is…

Sailors and civilians at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard follow social distancing requirements as they attend a Memorial Day ceremony May 19.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Altering This Year's Memorial Day Tributes

The coronavirus pandemic has led groups around the country to cancel or scale back commemorations of America's war dead.America will recognize its fallen…

Aubrey Rose, an 18-year U.S. Army veteran, marches with an upside-down American flag over his shoulder in a protest against police violence in Denver.

No Longer Bound By Military Restrictions, Veterans Join Protests Around The Country

For some veterans, the demonstrations against police violence are a chance to find their voice.Army veteran Aubrey Rose cuts a striking figure at Denver's…

Female service members and veterans attend a Veterans Affairs Women's Health Transition Training event at Fort Carson, Col. in February. The training program now has moved online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The VA Is Hoping To Build Awareness And Trust Among Female Veterans

Women are the fastest growing subgroup among veterans. But many view the VA Health System as a place only for men.Last year 20,000 women transitioned out…

Former Air Force medic Lisa Thompkins is among the veterans living at the West L.A. VA's tent encampment.

A New Strategy For Veteran Homelessness: A Tent Camp Outside The West LA VA

The VA sanctioned encampment provides basic services to homeless veterans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It's drawn mixed reactions from homeless…

Members of the Colorado National Guard help monitor network traffic and advise the Secretary of State's office during the Nov. 2018 election. The Guard is once again helping protect elections against cyberattack in 2020.

States Are Deploying National Guard Cybersecurity Teams To Prevent Election Interference

More than 30 states have asked the National Guard to help safeguard the 2020 election from cyber threats.The officials in charge of making sure America's…

Army National Guard Sgt. Nick Harrison is one of several service members challenging the military policy that prevents HIV positive troops from deploying or becoming officers.

A Federal Court Is Considering Whether To Overturn Pentagon Restrictions On Troops With HIV

Service members with HIV are suing the military over a longstanding policy that prohibits them from deploying or commissioning as officers. Medical…

Navy spouse Kellie Kopec lived in an RV with her husband and seven month old daughter as they waited for a waiver that would allow them to complete their move from California to Virginia.

Frozen In Place: Some Military Families Have Waited Months To Move To New Homes

The military issued a "stop movement" order in March in response to the pandemic. While the ban has been loosened, some service members and their families…

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