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Advocates lament Pentagon policies targeting women’s military service

Veterans visited congressional offices this week to deliver messages of concern over recent Pentagon moves targeting the roles of women in the military.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

IAVA names former Marine Corps pilot Kyleanne Hunter as next CEO

Hunter becomes the second woman to lead the advocacy group's efforts in highlighting the challenges of young veterans.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Pentagon aims to cut 14 defense advisory boards, including DACOWITS

The Pentagon is looking to cut 14 different defense advisory groups, including the 74-year-old Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services.

By Hope Hodge Seck

5 weeks ago

USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official says

Sixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times.

5 weeks ago

US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies

The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.

5 weeks ago

Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year

Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago