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Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.
Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
Opinion
The Pentagon’s new opportunity to boost readiness among female troops
The White House initiative on Women’s Health Research provides an opportunity to improve health and performance outcomes for women in the military.
By Katherine Kuzminski
US military has more work to do integrating women, report finds
Women's perspectives are essential to U.S. national security strategy and operations, according to the report.
Injured women vets lonelier, more stressed than male peers: report
The findings from Wounded Warrior Project point to gaps in resources for women after leaving the ranks.
Bradsher becomes first woman confirmed to VA’s second-highest post
The Army veteran was nominated to the department leadership post back in April.
Opinion
Leaders need to be more than allies and work to close the gender gap
Women in the military still face barriers as basic as uniforms that were designed for a man's body, despite decades of allies championing their service.
By Frances Castillo
Opinion
Congress should mandate provider choice for pregnant service women
Allowing pregnant women to choose their service provider results in better medical outcomes, according to research.
By Sam Sliney
Pentagon celebrates 75 years of women in permanent military roles
President Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act of 1948 into law 75 years ago.
By Zamone Perez
Mental health resources available for women veterans
More women veterans are seeking mental health care, leading to a rise in dedicated organizations.
By Dave Lubach
America faces a tidal wave of aging military veterans
The number of women veterans over the age of 65 is expected to increase by a staggering 237% between 2021 and 2041, according to data from VA.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse