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Troops could get payouts for medical malpractice aboard ships
The proposal builds on earlier reforms to how military malpractice cases are handled.
‘The military’s #MeToo moment:’ Fort Hood victims speak out
Current and former soldiers have taken to social media with their own accounts of sexual assault and harassment at the base following the disappearance and slaying this year of Spc. Vanessa Guillen.
I Am Vanessa Guillén Act unveiled to reform how military addresses sexual misconduct
“This is the military’s MeToo moment," Rep. Jackie Speier said Wednesday.
By Diana Stancy
Women veterans rally for change in military sex harassment response after Vanessa Guillen killing
Critics want the military to make sweeping changes in how it handles sexual assault and harassment cases, calling it a matter of national security.
Proposals would make extremist activity a military crime, create DOD oversight office for racial issues
Wednesday's defense authorization bill debate in the House will feature several proposals aimed at diversity and discrimination in the ranks.
DoD reports would be public under new amendment to must-pass defense bill
All unclassified Pentagon reports ordered by Congress could be made public under a forthcoming amendment to the annual defense policy bill.
By Joe Gould
Frustrated advocates say racial biases within military justice system remain despite repeated alarms
Military leaders have promised to look into the issue, but critics say that work is long overdue.
Is the military doing enough to look for signs of white nationalism in the ranks?
Defense officials said they are not seeing a rise in such extremist activity, despite a recent Military Times poll indicating growing issues.
Lawmakers vow to fix DoD special needs program for military families
But this branch of service could be a role model for the others.
By Karen Jowers
Platoon-level gender integration now required at Marine boot camp, as lawmakers still question recruit safety
And though the Corps will still be allowed to have separate-gender squad bays ― where recruits sleep and shower ― with the passage of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act the rest of training must be fully integrated down to the platoon level.
By Philip Athey
A dent to Feres: Troops to be able to file claims — but not sue — for medical malpractice
A new claims system will be set up for military members to file for malpractice compensation. But it won't be easy.
By Patricia Kime