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Vet the Vote tackles election misinformation with Super Bowl launch
During a time when misinformation is eroding trust in U.S. elections, the group believes veterans are the key to restoring confidence.
US Army’s virtual world becoming high-demand war planning tool
The Army's One World Terrain isn't just a virtual trainer, but is growing into a vital operational planning tool that can be used in the thick of it.
By Jen Judson
Veterans vote, volunteer more than their civilian peers: survey
Experts say the findings point to the ability of veterans to be leaders in post-military life.
Plan to let troops cast ballots over the internet draws opposition from security experts
A provision included in a draft of the annual defense authorization bill would look into a new system for troops to cast their votes online instead of through mailed-in paper ballots.
Paratroopers sent to Kabul this summer had a 3-D simulation of the airport
The Army’s plans for simulation training are not confined to the lab — or even to training.
By Todd South
Troops deployed to remote areas would have complete electronic voting under new legislation
DoD would develop a plan for electronic voting for remotely deployed troops; states would have option to participate.
By Karen Jowers
Pandemic and political discourse challenge Army recruiting efforts
A virtual recruiting push is part of the Army’s effort to meet its recruiting needs in a world where brick-and-mortar recruiting stations are less frequented and the military as a whole is working to be apolitical.
By Kyle Rempfer
Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms
Former military leaders with Operation Protect Democracy will now advocate for more voting access for all Americans, not just troops.
Pandemic adds strain on already stressful life of military kids: child psychologist
Congress should commission a long-term study on the pandemic's effects on military children's educational outcomes, compared to their civilian peers, researchers say.
By Karen Jowers
Microsoft training academy goes virtual, boosting efforts to prep veterans for tech careers
Veterans and transitioning service members will now be able to prepare for a career in tech from anywhere in the world without using their GI Bill benefits.
By Harm Venhuizen
Military absentee ballots are still being counted in Georgia Senate runoff races
Military and overseas citizens' ballots still being counted in Georgia, but it's unlikely they'll change the results.
By Karen Jowers