Correction, June 23, 2026 2:59 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly said Christopher Rushton served as a drill instructor “for more than a decade.” Rushton served as a drill instructor for about four years. The story has been updated to describe him as “a former drill instructor.”
‘Sounds Like a Mutiny.’ Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide
Correction, May 8, 2026 5:03 pm:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly attributed statements from VA to its former press secretary Pete Kasperowicz.
Hiring, Overtime, and AI: VA Is Processing Veterans’ Disability Claims Faster Than Ever
Correction, March 25, 2026 2:56 pm:
An earlier version of this Reflection included incorrect photos due to a technical problem.
We Were Winning in the Middle East. But the Civilian Casualties Kept Coming
Correction, March 19, 2026 6:26 pm:
Two photo captions in an earlier version of this article incorrectly described Dominick Banks with his mother, Caryl, as he prepared to leave for deployment in 2023. The photos were from his basic training graduation in 2019.
Inside the Wait for War: Military Families Brace for What Comes Next
