Married military: Soldiers often marry young, and for good reasons

The military forces people to grow up fast – especially when it comes to marriage.

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House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.

Children’s hospitals take fight over military payments to Congress

A change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn.

Military sexual assault totals down, but trust among women remains low

Less than half of women in the military trust leaders to properly handle reports of sexual assault, according to new Pentagon data.

Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House plan

A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.

Vets bill would expand caregiver support, boost in-home care options

A sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness.

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