Harm Venhuizen

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Harm Venhuizen is an editorial intern at Military Times. He is studying political science and philosophy at Calvin University, where he's also in the Army ROTC program.

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Service members and police are teaming up to stop suicide

The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training.

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All soldiers must now serve as corporals before promotion to sergeant

In a new change to promotions, junior enlisted soldiers will now need corporal time before they can become sergeants.

8 months ago

A year without combat deaths: This Memorial Day, military fatalities overseas were the fewest since 9/11

18 service members have died in non-combat incidents overseas since last Memorial Day—the lowest number in more than two decades.

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy higher among soldiers, Black service members, study shows

Nearly 94 percent of service members who get a first dose of the vaccine complete their second dose, but certain demographic groupings are far more hesitant to get vaccinated at all.

He took them captive in Iraq 30 years ago. Now, they’re fighting for his citizenship

Two Navy pilots were shot down and taken prisoner during Desert Storm. Decades later, they formed an unlikely friendship with their once-captor.

Air Force ROTC reinstates hundreds of cadets after backlash over cuts

The Air Force has reinstated more than 400 ROTC cadets after an outcry over the decision to drop almost half of all second-year cadets -- nearly 1,000 students.

Some military treatment facilities failed to limit ADHD prescription lengths, audit finds

At least 65 military treatment facilities ignored Defense Health Agency guidance to limit ADHD prescriptions to no more than 90-day supplies.

Homes are shown May 7, 2020, at the South Post Family Housing area at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Satisfaction with Army housing increasing, new survey shows

The Army's 2021 Tenant Satisfaction Survey shows overall improvements, but a number of locations continue to struggle.

‘Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret’ adapted to film

Retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann found healing in storytelling as he transitioned out of Special Forces. His play, intended to help other veterans heal, is now being produced as a film.

Soldier’s daughter suffers hundreds of seizures each day

Charlotte Hale was born with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a rare form of childhood epilepsy. Here's how you can help her family.

Sexually transmitted infections increasing in the military

Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.

Personalized medicine is the future of health care for troops, advocates say

New military healthcare initiatives and non-profits are taking a holistic approach to treating the causes of illness, not just symptoms.

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Soldier charged with faking suicide to go AWOL in Mexico and ‘fight cartels’

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Harm Venhuizen

Intern

All Stories By Harm

The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training.

In a new change to promotions, junior enlisted soldiers will now need corporal time before they can become sergeants.

18 service members have died in non-combat incidents overseas since last Memorial Day—the lowest number in more than two decades.

Nearly 94 percent of service members who get a first dose of the vaccine complete their second dose, but certain demographic groupings are far more hesitant to get vaccinated at all.

Two Navy pilots were shot down and taken prisoner during Desert Storm. Decades later, they formed an unlikely friendship with their once-captor.

The Air Force has reinstated more than 400 ROTC cadets after an outcry over the decision to drop almost half of all second-year cadets -- nearly 1,000 students.

At least 65 military treatment facilities ignored Defense Health Agency guidance to limit ADHD prescriptions to no more than 90-day supplies.

The Army's 2021 Tenant Satisfaction Survey shows overall improvements, but a number of locations continue to struggle.

Retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann found healing in storytelling as he transitioned out of Special Forces. His play, intended to help other veterans heal, is now being produced as a film.

Charlotte Hale was born with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a rare form of childhood epilepsy. Here's how you can help her family.

Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.

New military healthcare initiatives and non-profits are taking a holistic approach to treating the causes of illness, not just symptoms.

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