Advocates say more research and emphasis is needed on the particular mental health challenges facing women veterans. To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories. New watercraft are key to the Army's resupply, logistical plans for future combat. The combination allows full-range detection and better missile interception. The Pentagon isn't considering withdrawing the extra troops anytime soon. With the completion of a successful launcher demonstration, the Indirect Fire Protection Capability system can move into Army-led developmental testing. Lawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there. The colonel was relieved for "due to loss of trust and confidence in her ability to command." Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue. The White House initiative on Women’s Health Research provides an opportunity to improve health and performance outcomes for women in the military. By Katherine Kuzminski
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