During the war in Afghanistan, 24% of active duty women and 1.9% of active duty men experienced sexual assault, the report found. Wright was assigned to the Air Force’s 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Twelve years after Marine veteran and journalist Austin Tice's abduction in Syria, his family continues to hold hope for his safe return. Roughly three-quarters of the 16,000 known U.S. veterans who served at K2 in Uzbekistan are already receiving some disability benefits, the VA said. An Australian think tank report argues that putting more Marines in the Land Down Under is both urgent and doable. Gen. George Crist was the first Marine general to run a unified combatant command, ushering in joint operations as the norm. While some veterans view Vance’s nomination as a symbolic win for veterans and service members, others see his rise as a threat to democracy. A Hawaii headquarters will run a simulated battle with the North Carolina-based unit as its lead. Col. Yolanda Gore will be the 89th commander in Fort Meade's 107-year history. Hours of pouring rain in 95-degree heat at the JPMRC X made for steamy operations that required new thinking on sustaining soldiers in Pacific climates. Load More