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Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.

Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?

By Leah Rosenbaum

5 days ago

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Senators demand new investigation into former Gen. Milley’s conduct

Republican lawmakers are asking for punishment against the former Joint Chiefs Chairman for perceived moves undermining civilian control of the military.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic low

The number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years

The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.

7 weeks ago

FAA must do better after fatal DC Black Hawk crash, agency leader says

Lawmakers questioned why the FAA hadn't addressed close calls at Reagan Airport prior to a collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet.

3 months ago

Air Force purges photos, websites on pioneering female pilots

Some websites on retired Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Force's first female fighter pilot, and the World War II-era WASPs have been pulled offline.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago