Real America's Voice
As the military prepares for its first execution by firing squad since World War II, chaplains are other religious leaders are divided on the moral questions it raises.
Jaison Jordan
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South Carolina National Guard
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Hegseth, who often cites Scripture and has criticized "secular humanism" in the military, said the new Office of Religious Affairs will directly oversee chaplains and report to him. -
As the Pentagon considers building data centers on or near bases, some local leaders are trying to balance neighbors' concerns with their community's traditional support for the military. -
The VA is reaching out to female veterans, who sometimes are hesitant to identify as veterans at allWomen make up the fastest-growing group of U.S. veterans. But fewer than half of female veterans are enrolled in VA health care, and some women are hesitant to even self-identify as former service members. -
The Army is cross-training medics and working to improve its practices for canine casualty care more broadly to meet the new challenges of warfare. -
The Pentagon received $1.2 billion from Congress last year for repairs to barracks around the world, which have been plagued for years by problems such as mold, insects, and safety hazards. -
The new Close Combat Assault Ration is designed to meet the nutritional needs of troops on the battlefield, while being easier to carry and eat. -
Legislation in the U.S. House would increase benefits for many retired veterans with disabilities. But it could also jeopardize payments for future veterans with sleep apnea or tinnitus. -
More than 1,500 service members are still missing from the Vietnam War, and families say time is running out to locate and recover their remains. -
Judges handling the thousands of lawsuits from sick veterans and family members have ordered lawyers to hammer out a mass settlement plan by the end of October. -
The outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland started weeks after the military stopped requiring troops to receive flu shots, citing medical autonomy and religious freedom.
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.