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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.
Biden picks Lloyd Austin, retired Army general, to lead Pentagon
Austin would require a wavier from Congress to serve.
Navy ‘gray-zone behavior’ study part of military sexual assault prevention and response effort
In an effort to get ahead of potential sexual misconduct, the Navy has been using research and training models to learn more about “gray-zone behavior,” or acts that don’t meet the Navy’s definition of sexual harassment or sexual assault.
By Jared Morgan
Mishandling of misconduct reports, retaliation a pattern across the National Guard
National Guard members speak out after they say their chains of command bungled their sexual assault investigations and retaliated against them for seeking justice.
No Ma’am: Pentagon down to just handful of women appointees, spotlighting history of inequality
Once a trio of departures is official, there will be only three Senate-confirmed women in the Pentagon.
By Aaron Mehta
Make them pay: Jon Stewart wants ‘war profiteers’ to pay for burn pit exposures
A comedian, reporter, congressman, and senator advocate broader coverage for military veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during service.
By Todd South
Understanding the warrior spirit
A retired Marine Corps sergeant discusses dealing with trauma in the foreword to "Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us" by Dr. Shauna Springer.
By Eddie Wright
An open letter to our nation’s warriors during these trying times
If the current threat of COVID-19 reawakens feelings of helplessness, we may be at risk, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Shauna Springer
FCC to approve spectrum plan that Pentagon claims will harm GPS
The Pentagon and other government agencies have fought for years to keep Ligado Networks from getting approval to use L-Band spectrum, but that fight appears to be on its last legs.
By Aaron Mehta and Mike Gruss
Now, civilians are experiencing the same kind of crisis stress that is well known to military veterans
In past decades, there's been a deep cultural rift in understanding between those who serve in the military and civilian Americans. Yet unexpectedly now, we are facing a situation that could bring us all together if we do this right.
By Dr. Shauna Springer
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution, Episode 5: Dr. Eugene Lipov
Dr. Eugene Lipov has treated over 200 veterans using a sympathetic block in the neck called stellate ganglion block to treat PTSD.
By Military Times