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American Veteran: For a World War II navigator, the Army provided a sense of purpose
When Edward Field was in a plane crash during World War II, an act of altruism saved his life. Field – who grew up gay and Jewish in New York – found a sense of belonging and purpose when he joined the Army.
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81 years after it was founded, the USO is making changes to remain relevant to today's troops
The service organization is closing some of its centers, opening new ones, and expanding its online programs to respond to funding reductions and troops' changing needs.
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The National Guard has patrolled the southwest border for years. Has the mission gone on too long?
Some government watchdogs say the long-running mission is an inappropriate use of the Guard. Even the Pentagon has been looking for an off-ramp.
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As its relationship with China worsens, the U.S. is making deals with smaller Pacific nations
The agreements with smaller countries are designed to expand American influence in the region, solidify existing relationships, and give the U.S. military more footholds.
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Struggling to meet its recruiting goals, the Navy is now accepting enlistees as old as 41
The Navy has raised its age limit from 39 to 41 - the oldest of any of the services. But the Navy’s national chief recruiter said data shows older recruits can do well.
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A lawsuit alleges a racial disparity in VA benefits and says the VA isn't doing enough about it
Lawyers who filed the suit say agency records show the VA is more likely to pay claims from white veterans than from Black veterans.
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As data plays a bigger role in warfare, the military is building a new center to analyze it
The new western headquarters for The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in St. Louis will mainly deal with mapping and satellite imagery.
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Under pressure from Congress, some states are making it easier for overseas troops to vote
States are mailing absentee ballots sooner and - in a few places - letting troops cast ballots online. Still, voter turnout among military personnel lags the general population.
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An ‘insane’ housing market is hitting military families hard when they have to move
A recent study found military families are spending more time and money to find places to live when they change duty stations.
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The military has lifted its vaccine mandate, but won't automatically reinstate troops who defied it
At issue: Should ex-troops continue to face consequences for refusing the vaccine order, even though the order has been rescinded?
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