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Here’s how troops convicted under a gay sex ban can apply for pardons
The Pentagon launched a webpage detailing how troops convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay sex can apply for pardons.
By Tara Copp, AP
US Vietnam War Commemoration hosting May ‘welcome home’ event in DC
The three-day event will take place on the National Mall.
Lawmakers demand VA fire substandard staff faster
Critics say department leaders have given up on rules designed to help them fire problematic staffers faster.
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand
Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.
By Joe Gould
Addressing America’s obesity crisis can improve military readiness
Defense Department data indicates ineligibility stems from three key issues: education, not meeting weight standards or a record of crime or drug abuse.
By Gen. Richard B. Myers (ret.)
Smedley Butler, American empire & war profiteering subject of new book
The career of Marine Smedley Butler, early American empire and business in warfare.
By Todd South
Scandals in US advisor brigade alarm leaders behind closed doors
“Advisor misconduct remains the largest strategic and organizational risk for (Security Force Assistance Command),” a recent tasking order reads.
By Kyle Rempfer
Transgender veterans still waiting on VA’s promise of surgery options
One year ago, department officials said they would take steps towards making gender confirmation surgeries available. They still aren't.
Army advisors in Latin America told to behave as word of drinking, Tinder use and STDs grew
Members of one team are facing punishment, but emails suggest the problems went beyond those nine soldiers.
By Kyle Rempfer
Despite promises of inclusivity, VA motto remains focused on men
Efforts to update the VA motto to gender-neutral wording have stalled over the past year.
Biden: US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan
Biden, at a news conference in Tokyo, said “yes” when asked if he was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China invaded.
By Josh Boak and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press