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Mellisa Mendoza places white roses at a mural for Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen in Austin, Texas, on July 6, 2020.

The unbearable cost of losing the silent war within our military

Military culture is shaped by the worst behavior its leaders are willing to tolerate, and myriad violations of a sexual nature have been tolerated as “the price of admission” for far too long, says the author of this commentary.

By Sherman Gillums Jr.

5 years ago

Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 21: Betsey Mercado, director of the Objective Zero Foundation

Betsey Mercado is the co-founder of Objective Zero and a military spouse who has led multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active duty units.

5 years ago

Service surgeons general voice concern about military health care reforms

During a hearing of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, top military medical officers warned of Defense Health Agency growing pains.

By Patricia Kime

5 years ago

Stars and Stripes and strife: Americans’ especially close relationship with their flag

From the Revolution to the present conflict in Iraq, use of the flag has progressed from primarily a naval emblem rarely flown by patriotic citizens to a widely revered national symbol.

6 years ago

Vet groups are blasting Trump’s education secretary. Here’s why.

Veterans’ education benefits are being undermined by the federal government, according to officials with two prominent advocacy organizations focused on student veterans.

By Natalie Gross

6 years ago

Another for-profit college chain, popular with GI Bill users, closes suddenly

One of the nation’s largest for-profit college chains announced Wednesday that it was abruptly closing in dozens of locations nationwide, after its accrediting agency suspended approval.

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

6 years ago