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Sacrifices for military readiness are a family affair
A 2021 Department of Defense survey reported an unemployment rate among active duty military spouses of about 21%.
By James D. Rodriguez
Catholic bishop of military personnel takes shot at VA abortion policy
The letter came almost two weeks after the Senate rejected an amendment from Sen. Tommy Tubberville (R-Ala.) to repeal the abortion policy.
By Zamone Perez
‘Poop falling from the ceiling’ shows military housing issues persist
Senator hears from military spouses as part of his two-year effort to improve housing at Fort Gordon and elsewhere.
By Karen Jowers
Gaps in military housing improvements lead to frustration, confusion
Lack of clarity for tenant advocates and dispute resolution processes are problematic, the Government Accountability Office reports.
By Karen Jowers
US defense companies sued by Yemenis over weapons used in civil war
The weapons were sold to Riyadh and Abu Dhabi during a proxy war between a coalition of Gulf States and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
By Zamone Perez
Transgender troops warn GOP bill could upend lives, weaken military
Senior military leaders to face questioning on transgender, diversity issues.
By Jacob Wendler
New Ohio voter ID law also excludes state veterans’ IDs
The governor signed the bill into law "after it was rushed through a lame-duck session by the heavily gerrymandered legislature in December."
By Marty Schladen
DoD still working to complete protections for military tenants
DoD is working to get the full tenant protections for the remaining 10,056 military family tenants at five bases.
By Karen Jowers
It’s time for equitable reproductive rights for women veterans
The VA recently said it will start providing abortions in certain circumstances, even in states where it's illegal or restricted.
By Rep. Julia Brownley and Rep. Mark Takano
Army pressed to fix dilapidated base housing by senators
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee pressed top Army leaders during a hearing to spend money on military housing in their states.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press