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Diversity and inclusion are critical to future military readiness
The Defense Department’s greatest strength is its people.
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Commentary
‘I Married the War’: Wives of combat veterans speak out
A new documentary highlights military and veteran spouses’ experiences with caregiving, vicarious trauma, dramatic life changes and loving someone with PTSD.
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We’re making strides, but Arctic soldiers still need help from big Army
With the service’s new Arctic strategy and the anticipated re-designation of Army Alaska as the 11th Airborne Division, the Army should also bring in more funding.
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Comedian Ashley Gutermuth laughs through military life
Meet the military spouse comedian who caught the eye of Jerry Seinfeld on this week’s episode of The Spouse Angle Podcast.
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Fossil fuels are the Achilles’ heel of warfare. Just ask Russia.
Fossil fuels aren’t just a vulnerability on the battlefield; they’re also a strategic straitjacket.
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‘Military Child of the Year’ winners talk sacrifice and resilience
Two teenagers share their experiences growing up in military homes and what they’ve sacrificed to support their parents’ careers on The Spouse Angle podcast.
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What I learned in Ranger School helped me through a mental health crisis
The Ranger spirit of “embrace the suck,” never quit, and drive on through to the objective, was key to my recovery and building a new life of meaning and purpose.
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The Army’s NGSW program aimed for the wrong standards
A more reasonable analysis would have set the bar at penetrating Level 4 body armor at 100-200 meters, rather than 600 meters.
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Still serving: VA spearheading VetServe 2022 as part of National Volunteer Week
As part of National Volunteer Week, the Department of Veterans Affairs is spearheading a new initiative: VetServe 2022.
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Reducing military and veteran suicide with a push for gun safety
On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, the Department of Defense is ramping up its suicide prevention efforts with a focus on gun safety.
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How we can protect America’s veterans from predatory benefits claims practices
America’s post-9/11 wounded veterans are facing significant financial challenges.
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Bring the Reforger exercises back to Europe
The still fairly new Defender Europe exercises are too limited in scope, this author says.
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Why many military families are struggling to have kids
Two military spouses who have dealt with fertility issues share their stories on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
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Putin is holding GPS hostage. Here’s how to get it back.
Just the threat of interfering with GPS can help Putin keep the U.S. at bay.
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The US military should be prepared for a humanitarian assistance role in the Ukraine crisis
Since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24, more than 4.1 million people have fled Ukraine.
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Military family members, retirees are being priced out of mental health care
Copayments for mental health care visits more than doubled for TRICARE users from 2017 to 2018.
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From Army life to astronaut’s wife
Author and military spouse Stacey Morgan shares the story of her husband's journey to space and how it changed her life on Earth on The Spouse Angle podcast.
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An Afghan boy saved lives helping American soldiers. It could have cost him his.
We began to hope that Bashir was the first of many young Afghans to see the benefits of supporting the coalition and the Afghan government by extension.
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Honor Madeleine Albright by fighting to preserve democracy
Madeleine Albright was the first woman to hold the position of U.S. Secretary of State.
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An opportunity to build a health care network for today’s veterans — and tomorrow’s
A recent report recommended a nearly $2 trillion infrastructure overhaul for the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system.
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Will the ghost of Korematsu haunt the Supreme Court?
The U.S. Supreme Court slightly narrowed an injunction protecting 35 Navy SEALs from the Department of Defense’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. The author of this commentary argues its deference to the military is misplaced.
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5 ways to make Veterans Affairs more friendly to trans veterans
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility.
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The top 5 lifestyle concerns for military families
The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.
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‘Forever war:’ What it’s like to live with bipolar disorder
World Bipolar Day is observed on March 30 every year.
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Army leaders: Young soldiers make honest mistakes. Don’t react too harshly
"We have trained soldiers well enough that they can leave the service, so we should treat them well enough that they want to stay."
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What veterans and service members need to know about military discharge upgrades
A discharge characterization of anything less than fully honorable does not have to deprive you of access to veterans’ benefits indefinitely.
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