Latest ""
The Marines are hiring specialists to root out workplace gender bias
In the active duty Marine Corps, 13.4% of women surveyed reported unwanted sexual contact, as did 1.5% of men ― the highest rate of any service branch.
History of integration in the US Armed Services
The U.S. military did not even really start integrating the forces until July, 1948.
By Lawrence J. Korb
Lawmakers favor white candidates over minorities in service academy nominations: report
About 74 percent of congressional nominations went to white students, in contrast to the country's racial makeup.
New VA secretary promises unity around work to reform veterans programs
Denis McDonough was sworn in as the new VA Secretary on Tuesday.
Veterans employment discrimination guidance updated
Here are six key takeaways from the EEOC's new guidance related to the employment discrimination challenges facing veterans.
By Bradford J. Kelley
White employees twice as likely to be promoted to management at the VA
Newly released data from the Department of Veterans Affairs shows that white employees received promotions to management roles more often than their Black counterparts.
Union officials praise plans for investigation into accusations of racism at Veterans Affairs
GAO officials plan a full examination of the charges in early 2021.
58 years ago, James Meredith broke the color barrier at Ole Miss. Here’s how the Air Force and Army shaped that battle
“I knew then that I had to leave the Air Force, come back to Mississippi, and go to war.”
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.
Gen. David Berger becomes the 38th Marine commandant. Here’s what he will face leading the Corps
“We will never send our Marines into a fair fight," said Gen. David Berger, the commandant of the Marine Corps.
By Shawn Snow