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Only about a third of the members of Congress are veterans, a sharp decrease from the World War II and Vietnam eras.
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The Army is emphasizing a simple way to improve troops' readiness: making sure they get enough sleepA study found that the Pentagon is doing a lot to improve troops' sleep habits, but more needs to be done. -
The VA's sports clinics introduce veterans to adaptive activities to help them recover from injuries and make fitness a part of their lives. -
The new program is designed to fast-track the enlistment process for recruits who lack high school degrees. -
A variety of health problems have been linked to contaminated water on the North Carolina Marine Corps base between 1953 and 1987. -
The aircraft carrier's deployment demonstrated the growing threat of enemy drones, and it spotlighted the role of social media propaganda in warfare. -
Supporters say cyber threats from China and other rivals require a dedicated force. But opponents argue that's unnecessary and risky. -
Cost are increasing sharply as post-911 veterans begin to qualify for state benefits. But cutting the programs is politically difficult. -
Phillip Stewart is the first Air Force general to ever face a sexual assault jury court-martial. He was found not guilty of sexual assault, but guilty of other charges. -
Since 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has been hosting entrepreneurship fairs at military bases to encourage troops to start businesses. -
Four years after Vanessa Guillen's death, advocates are cautiously optimistic about military reformsThe military has a new system to investigate sexual harassment complaints, after Guillen's family said her complaints weren't taken seriously.
The American Homefront Project collaborated with the PBS documentary series American Veteran to profile men and women who have served in the U.S. military.