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Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans
According to a government count, there are still more than 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States.
Judge permits former Army colonel’s sex assault case against Joint Chiefs No. 2
Air Force Gen. John Hyten, who was confirmed last September as the nation's second highest-ranking military officer, flatly denied the claims during his confirmation hearing.
Coronavirus complicates efforts to help homeless veterans
Federal figures on veterans homelessness are due out soon, but they won't reflect the impact of coronavirus on the problem.
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
20 empty seats: Coronavirus may slow Pentagon’s push to fill vacancies
Of the empty political spots in the Pentagon, 13 have no announced nominee.
As Pentagon vacancies peak, time runs out to fill jobs
Of 60 Senate-confirmable positions at the Pentagon, more than one third are unfilled, and time is running out for the Trump administration on the Senate’s abbreviated, election-year calendar.
By Joe Gould
NBC’s Kathryn Tappen honors cousin, fallen Marine Raider through foundation
“Many people don’t know about this special elite group of Marines. Then again, that’s exactly how they want it.”
By Jon Simkins
Army colonel files federal sexual assault lawsuit against vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Col. Kathryn Spletstoser’s allegations became a focal point of Air Force Gen. John Hyten’s confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill in July before he was confirmed as vice chairman.
By Todd South
Hyten confirmed as new Joint Chiefs vice chairman despite sexual assault accusations
The second highest military post has been vacant since July.
Joint Chiefs vice chairman nominee to get final Senate confirmation vote this week
Gen. John Hyten's nomination has been stalled for months over accusations of sexual harassment and assault.
The case against Gen. John Hyten
Gen. John Hyten, nominated to become vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJCS), sexually assaulted me multiple times between January and December, 2017.
By Col. Kathryn Spletstoser