Latest "racism-military" stories

Racial inequality on the table in the military’s discussion of sexual misconduct and justice

On Tuesday, a Senate Armed Services Committee panel approved language taking all serious crimes out of the traditional chain of command.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

23 months ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives at the Pentagon on Jan. 22, 2021, in Washington.

For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal

Austin, who broke racial barriers throughout his four decades in the Army, said military leaders must set the right example to discourage and eliminate extremist behavior.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

The GI Bill should’ve been race neutral, politicos made sure it wasn’t

While white veterans got into college with relative ease, black service members faced limited options and outright denial in their pursuit for educational advancement.

By Joseph Thompson, Mississippi State University

4 years ago

Dunford backs service chiefs' statements on racism

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford has strongly endorsed the statements by the leaders of the four major U.S. military services, who spoke out against racism and extremism after last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

6 years ago

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