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The program has debuted at Fort Hood, Texas, where Spc. Vanessa Guillen's killing last year led to criticism of the base's culture and command climate.
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Hundreds of U.S. military veterans have been deported for committing crimes, sometimes decades after they left the service. Now, many are hoping the Biden Administration lets them return to the United States.
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Advocates say more members of Congress should reach out to Black and Latino high school students and make them aware of opportunities at the elite schools.
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More than 12,000 American Legion posts closed for at least part of the pandemic. Those closures left some posts in financial trouble.
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Days before Memorial Day, the Department of Veteran Affairs is easing restrictions at the cemeteries it manages.
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Some Air Force members say they're facing discrimination because it's hard for them to shave their faces daily. Many have a skin condition that's especially common among Black men.
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Thousands of troops were expelled for being gay before Congress changed the law in 2011. Though many still don't qualify for federal veterans benefits, they now can receive state benefits in New York, Colorado, and other states.
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Hurricanes caused catastrophic damage to East Coast military bases in 2018. Now, as it starts to rebuild, the Pentagon wants to make bases less vulnerable to future storms.
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A new report from hunger relief group MAZON says military families are relying more on food banks and emergency aid to get by during the pandemic. Some spouses have lost their jobs or had their hours cut, putting more pressure on their already tight household budgets. That’s especially problematic for lower enlisted troops.
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Congress has told the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer COVID-19 vaccines to some 24 million people who don't usually get their health care through the VA.