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Nineteen troops with various guns and other gear are depicted in "On Patrol," stainless steel statues installed at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

How old Army admin systems mangled the names of fallen Latino soldiers

The Army's new personnel system can correctly render Latino names, but that won't undo decades of damage.

By Davis Winkie and Zamone Perez

6 months ago

Lawmakers press DOD to update rules for Guard, reserve specialty pay

A report on planned improvements to Guard and reserve pay was due last month.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Expand VA abortion access to all vets and dependents, advocates say

Procedure access is limited to cases of rape, incest or complications involving the health of the pregnant veteran.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Advocates draw battle lines ahead of looming VA abortion fight

Department hospitals are set to begin offering abortions in coming weeks.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Norcross to bring back tougher ‘Buy American’ legislation that rankled allies

A group of U.S. allies is again urging key House lawmakers to oppose any proposals to tighten federal “Buy American” requirements through the annual defense authorization bill.

18 months ago

National Guard officer promotions could speed up under new measure

Guard members wait more than seven months on average for advancement.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago