Silent crashes: Hidden toll of brain trauma on naval aviators
Lawmakers are investigating whether the Navy ignored evidence of widespread traumatic brain injuries. For some pilots, the questions feel long overdue.
By Bridget Reis
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Advocates lobby for new approaches to preventing veteran suicides
The Veteran Alliance for Legislative Outreach and Reform wants more research into psychedelic-assisted therapy and other unconventional treatments.
VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone
VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.
By Aliya Sternstein
Global Strike resumes using M18 pistol with new inspection rules
The Air Force suspended use of the pistol after an airman was fatally shot with one at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Air Force suspends use of M18 pistols after airman’s death
A leaked memo called for the M18 to be pulled from use “for all operational and training activities” immediately and replaced by the M-4 rifle.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos
For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.
By Clay Beyersdorfer