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Veterans unemployment is at historic lows. Can it last?

Officials said about 184,000 vets couldn't find work last month, the lowest total in at least 23 years.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Poll: Trump backed by majority of veterans, but not younger ones

A Military Times poll of veterans found stark differences in veterans voting preferences among different age groups.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Understanding the economic impacts of COVID-19 on veterans and military families

Recent legislation signals meaningful change, but more needs to be done to address the challenges facing the veteran and military community, says the author of this commentary.

By Nick Armstrong

5 years ago

Half of troops see coronavirus as a major threat for the military: poll

Roughly 48 percent of poll participants said military leaders have not taken the appropriate steps to respond to the pandemic.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Nearly half of troops polled support changing names of bases honoring Confederate leaders

Poll participants also favored banning Confederate symbols and paraphernalia from all Defense Department locations by a three-to-one margin.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Troops: White nationalism a national security threat equal to ISIS, al-Qaida

About one-third of troops surveyed said they have seen signs of racism and white nationalism in the ranks.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago