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Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD

The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

5 weeks ago

US Navy releases new social media guidelines for service members

The service said it was actively reviewing reports of service members violating social media guidelines, according to a new memo.

6 weeks ago

Pentagon report backs quality-of-life tweaks, not major pay changes

The periodic review of military compensation called troops' pay "strongly competitive" when compared to civilian wages.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor review

Numerous Indigenous veterans are currently being reviewed as potential recipients of the Medal of Honor — more than a century after they served.

12 months ago

Pentagon changes discharges for 800-plus vets kicked out for being gay

The move comes after a yearlong review of cases of troops forced to leave the services because of their sexual orientation.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops

Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goal

The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.

By Meghann Myers and Davis Winkie

21 months ago

Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.

By Meghann Myers

22 months ago

After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base security

U.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.

By Meghann Myers

22 months ago

Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t

Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.

By Davis Winkie, Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III

23 months ago

Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s end

Independent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Military suicide rates mostly steady over past decade

The Pentagon is implementing a wide range of recommendations from an independent review finished earlier this year.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago