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Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fire
The new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.
By Todd South
This whistleblower called out VA about counselor burnout
Ted Blickwedel confronted VA leadership about its treatment of counselors and decreased care for veterans. Then he wrote a book about it.
By Todd South
Marine veteran reframes fear as fuel for overcoming life’s challenges
The Iraq War vet faced down his struggles with education, writing and adventure.
By Todd South
Veterans military sexual trauma disability claims still not being handled properly: watchdog
Outside advocates say VA officials still need more reforms to ensure sexual assault victims feel comfortable filing cases.
Hospital corpsmen receive new training to treat trauma patients on ships, battlefields
The Hospital Corpsman Trauma Training course is the only one to provide trauma-specific training to sailors in hospital corps ratings.
By Diana Stancy
No. 1 recruit concern before heading to basic training? No. 2
Bathrooms in basic training leave new recruits shaking in their boots.
By Sarah Sicard
Marine Cpl. Thae Ohu’s sister speaks out about her court-martial, trauma
Read her open letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III.
By Pan Phyu
VA leaders will take part in DoD’s sexual misconduct review commission
Officials said the joint work will help establish better conditions for both current and former service members.
Military academies sex assault numbers were steady, then COVID hit
Cadets and midshipmen don't trust their peer leaders to handle the problem effectively.
By Todd South
Mobile vet centers deployed at Capitol to provide mental health resources for siege survivors, responders
The trauma of that day has been lingering for those who experienced it.
By Howard Altman
Veterans group launches podcast series for Black History Month on Black veterans and their mental health
The series aims to address issues including how PTSD impacts Black veterans and their family members, Black veterans experience with military sexual trauma, and research related to Black veterans’ mental health.
By Diana Stancy