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Vets groups plead for more action from White House on Afghanistan evacuations
A coalition of 45 groups working on evacuation issues has asked for a meeting with senior administration staff to see what more can be done to save the lives of Afghans in danger.
Military families are seeing some progress in their fight for tenant rights
A pilot program is providing seven-year maintenance histories to housing residents at some installations.
Pentagon watchdog: More child sex assault reforms are needed
For the second time this year, an independent federal review has faulted the U.S. Department of Defense for how it has responded when children on military bases sexually assault each other.
Alaska military family latest to file a mold lawsuit against privatized base housing operators
But privatized housing landlord says the family made "false and unsubstantiated claims," and referred to claims as "outlandish."
By Karen Jowers
Military families with disabled members need more accessible homes, survey finds
Half of the survey respondents said their ADA-compliant homes in privatized housing were missing accessibility features like ramps, grab bars, proper flooring.
By Karen Jowers
Supporting military children with the services they need, but lost in the pandemic
One in every five active-duty families with school-aged children reported they have a child with special needs who have lost access to the support services that their school provides.
By Kathy Roth-Douquet
Military still struggles to handle kid-on-kid sex assaults
The U.S. Department of Defense is struggling to change how it handles the abuse of military kids, including cases involving sexual assault by other children, according to a report commissioned by Congress.
New interactive map helps ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans locate ship positions
Veterans can use a new interactive tool to locate their ships' positions off Vietnam. Meanwhile, VA is processing Blue Water Navy claims.
By Patricia Kime
Military law enforcement falling short in its response to domestic violence incidents, watchdog finds
Problems with law enforcement responses could result in more harm to the victim, and hinder investigations which help commanders and prosecutors make informed decisions about disciplinary or prosecuting actions.
By Karen Jowers
Should the Army charge group nearly $300,000 for records on contaminants at military bases?
The U.S. Army has put a price tag on releasing the results of water tests for a dangerous contaminant at military installations: nearly $300,000.
Veterans have fought in wars — and fought against them
Veterans of past wars have long been at the forefront of peace advocacy in the United States.
By Micheal Messner, University of Southern California