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
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Trump pardons Army officer who defied COVID prevention rules
Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw was convicted of disobeying rules about face masks and virus testing before he was forced out of the service.
Four troops have died of coronavirus complications in as many weeks
A North Dakota Army National Guard master sergeant died Nov. 24.
COVID-19 doesn’t stop Thanksgiving for troops overseas
However Thanksgiving will look for deployed servicemembers this year, the DLA’s troop support program is providing warfighters with Thanksgiving meals, as it does annually.
By Jared Morgan
Another fatal outbreak: 27 COVID deaths at Illinois vets nursing home prompts probe
Another veterans nursing home is being investigated after a deadly COVID outbreak.
Here’s what you need to know about the military’s coronavirus vaccine roll-out
The Defense Department isn't yet ready to say whether troops will be required to get the vaccine.
Pentagon transition begins, with a COVID-19 twist
The Biden-Harris transition is officially underway at the Defense Department.
By Aaron Mehta
VA plans for vaccine distribution unclear as coronavirus cases continue to climb
More than 100,000 patients connected to VA have tested positive for the virus in the last eight months.
A Hawaii Guardsman is the 11th military, and second Air Force COVID-19 death
A 52-year-old Hawaii Air National Guardsman died of COVID-19 on Nov. 15.
Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots volunteers plan donation drives in pandemic
Marine veteran Raul “Arbe” Arbelaez is nervous about raising enough toys every year, but with more kids in need this Christmas than usual, he’s especially anxious.
By Ben Stansell
The surprising population left behind by SNAP? The military
Food security for military families should be considered a matter of national security, says the author of this commentary.
By Abby J. Leibman
National Museum of the Marine Corps will close temporarily due to COVID-19 spike
The iconic museum outside of Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia will close Monday.
By Philip Athey