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Here’s how the Corps will accommodate a Sikh recruit in boot camp
These guidelines will likely inform how other Sikh recruits may be accommodated in the future.
How schools can help military children in and out of the classroom
School can be tough for military children, but there are ways that educators can help them find success for life.
How one school district does right by military children
Can other school systems learn from these practices to help military kids?
By Karen Jowers
Quality education for children is a military readiness issue
The decision on whether to accept a particular duty station is based in part on the quality of the surrounding schools.
By Christi Ham
‘Deploy or get out’ policy may not have forced out any troops at all
More than 120,000 troops have been moved off non-deployable lists, but military officials say they weren't forced out of the ranks.
New group wants to be strong voice for military kids’ education
New coalition to advise policymakers on how to give military children the education they need.
By Karen Jowers
New VA plan: Vets facing 30-minute drives, 20-day waits for appointments could get private-sector care instead
The draft standards could massively expand the number of outside medical appointments that taxpayers have to fund.
Broken feet and hurt shoulders: Male Marines have far more injuries than women at Infantry Officer Course
Out of 41 injuries over the past two years at IOC, only one was a female Marine.
By Shawn Snow
Eczema and poor eyesight have previously kept people out of the Army, but the secretary is giving them a second look
The Army is looking at whether some treatable medical issues should disqualify Americans from service.
They sought help when their Army dad deployed. Now they’re barred from joining the military.
Counseling sessions from their time as military dependents could prevent children from following their parents' path to service.
By Karen Jowers
Goodbye, tape test? Sweeping DoD fitness review underway
As the Pentagon seeks to build a fitter force, everything is under review — from a new PT test to eliminating the dreaded body fat tape test to changing how troops eat and exercise.
By Tara Copp, AP