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The Pentagon Wants to ‘Optimize’ Service Members. Will Testosterone Make Them Better Warfighters?

The Pentagon Wants to ‘Optimize’ Service Members. Will Testosterone Make Them Better Warfighters?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says testosterone screening should improve service member health and readiness. Research suggests the connection isn’t so simple.

by Ashley Merryman October 13, 2026

They Served in Asia and Came Home. Decades Later, the Kids They Left Behind Are Searching for Them

They Served in Asia and Came Home. Decades Later, the Kids They Left Behind Are Searching for Them

by Rebecca L. Root October 6, 2026

Fortress Guam: The Environmental Cost of Preparing For War With China

Fortress Guam: The Environmental Cost of Preparing For War With China

by Sonner Kehrt and Hugo Hodge September 29, 2026

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Operation Timeline

Operation Timeline

A War Zone, Minus the War: One Year Later, Has the Military Really Secured the US-Mexico Border?

A War Zone, Minus the War: One Year Later, Has the Military Really Secured the US-Mexico Border?

The Fallujah Files

The Fallujah Files

Veterans

Their Military Careers Were Cut Short in Combat. Now They’re Fighting Congress for Their Full Benefits

Their Military Careers Were Cut Short in Combat. Now They’re Fighting Congress for Their Full Benefits

by Natalie Oliverio August 6, 2026August 10, 2026

A Veterans Organization Has Millions in the Bank. Why Did It Seize a Small Chapter’s Donation?

A Veterans Organization Has Millions in the Bank. Why Did It Seize a Small Chapter’s Donation?

by Sonner Kehrt July 9, 2026July 10, 2026

Veterans With Gulf War Illness Were Finally Seeing Progress. Then Congress Cut Funding

Veterans With Gulf War Illness Were Finally Seeing Progress. Then Congress Cut Funding

by Leah Rosenbaum June 25, 2026June 26, 2026

How Trump’s First 500 Days Has Reshaped Life for Troops and Veterans

How Trump’s First 500 Days Has Reshaped Life for Troops and Veterans

by Amy DiPierro June 4, 2026

Hiring, Overtime, and AI: VA Is Processing Veterans’ Disability Claims Faster Than Ever

Hiring, Overtime, and AI: VA Is Processing Veterans’ Disability Claims Faster Than Ever

by Leah Rosenbaum May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

American MIA Group and Filipino Muslim Government Unite to Bring Home World War II Servicemen

American MIA Group and Filipino Muslim Government Unite to Bring Home World War II Servicemen

by Ken McLaughlin February 19, 2026February 23, 2026

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Military Families

Inside the Wait for War: Military Families Brace for What Comes Next

Inside the Wait for War: Military Families Brace for What Comes Next

by Natalie Oliverio March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Mental Health Issues Plague New Moms in the Military. The Pentagon Is Supposed to Help

Mental Health Issues Plague New Moms in the Military. The Pentagon Is Supposed to Help

by Jennifer Brookland March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

These Military Moms Turned Their Homes Into Day Cares. Then DOD’s Inspectors Came Knocking

These Military Moms Turned Their Homes Into Day Cares. Then DOD’s Inspectors Came Knocking

by Jennifer Brookland October 9, 2025January 21, 2026

‘I Don’t Want To Be Stuck.’ Meet the Military Families Who Love To Move

‘I Don’t Want To Be Stuck.’ Meet the Military Families Who Love To Move

by Crystal Kupper September 18, 2025October 21, 2025

‘Nobody to Watch My Twins.’ Military Spouses Quit Jobs, Families Bust Budgets in Scramble for Child Care

‘Nobody to Watch My Twins.’ Military Spouses Quit Jobs, Families Bust Budgets in Scramble for Child Care

by Jennifer Brookland July 25, 2025December 15, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Caregiving: Meet the Kids Taking Care of Wounded Veterans

The Hidden Costs of Caregiving: Meet the Kids Taking Care of Wounded Veterans

by Jennifer Brookland March 20, 2025January 21, 2026

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Policy

Hegseth Made the Fitness Test Harder for Women in Combat Roles. Most Female Marines Are Passing

Hegseth Made the Fitness Test Harder for Women in Combat Roles. Most Female Marines Are Passing

by Sonner Kehrt September 15, 2026

Trump Promised Redemption for Troops Who Refused Covid Shots. A Year Later, Many Are Still Waiting

Trump Promised Redemption for Troops Who Refused Covid Shots. A Year Later, Many Are Still Waiting

by Leah Rosenbaum July 23, 2026

Hegseth Ordered a New Study of Women in Combat. Critics Say It’s Built to Reach One Conclusion

Hegseth Ordered a New Study of Women in Combat. Critics Say It’s Built to Reach One Conclusion

by Sonner Kehrt July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

‘Sounds Like a Mutiny.’ Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide

‘Sounds Like a Mutiny.’ Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide

by Rachel Fobar June 11, 2026June 23, 2026

‘Got to Get Fixed:’ Billing Delays, Coverage Issues Still Plague Tricare Patients and Providers

‘Got to Get Fixed:’ Billing Delays, Coverage Issues Still Plague Tricare Patients and Providers

by Annie Sciacca April 23, 2026

Drone Warfare Has Dramatically Changed the Battlefield. Is the US Medical Corps Ready?

Drone Warfare Has Dramatically Changed the Battlefield. Is the US Medical Corps Ready?

by Lisa M. Krieger April 9, 2026April 24, 2026

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Healthcare

They Survived an Iran War Drone Attack. Six Months Later, They’re Struggling to Get Care

They Survived an Iran War Drone Attack. Six Months Later, They’re Struggling to Get Care

by Leah Rosenbaum August 27, 2026August 28, 2026

Shrapnel, Broken Bones, and Head Trauma: New Records Show How U.S. Troops Were Wounded in Iran War

Shrapnel, Broken Bones, and Head Trauma: New Records Show How U.S. Troops Were Wounded in Iran War

by Leah Rosenbaum July 28, 2026August 17, 2026

‘I Felt Like a Factory Worker.’ Why VA Psychologists Are Burning Out

‘I Felt Like a Factory Worker.’ Why VA Psychologists Are Burning Out

by Leah Rosenbaum February 12, 2026February 13, 2026

A Veteran’s Search for Healing Led to an Ibogaine Trip and an Epiphany: ‘I’ve Got to Let It Go’

A Veteran’s Search for Healing Led to an Ibogaine Trip and an Epiphany: ‘I’ve Got to Let It Go’

by Natanya Friedheim January 8, 2026January 26, 2026

‘I Feel Lost.’ Anxiety Grows Among Veterans Cut off From VA One-on-One Therapy

‘I Feel Lost.’ Anxiety Grows Among Veterans Cut off From VA One-on-One Therapy

by Leah Rosenbaum December 11, 2025January 19, 2026

‘No Purging on My Ship.’ She Hid an Eating Disorder and Lost Her Navy Career. It Saved Her Life

‘No Purging on My Ship.’ She Hid an Eating Disorder and Lost Her Navy Career. It Saved Her Life

by Noelle Wiehe August 8, 2025January 22, 2026

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The Pesticide Papers: Guam Residents Feared the Military Was Poisoning Them. New Records Reveal Decades of Toxic Contamination

The Pesticide Papers: Guam Residents Feared the Military Was Poisoning Them. New Records Reveal Decades of Toxic Contamination

by Hugo Hodge September 22, 2026September 29, 2026

They Served Through America’s Post-9/11 Wars. 25 Years Later, What Did That Service Mean?

They Served Through America’s Post-9/11 Wars. 25 Years Later, What Did That Service Mean?

by David Roza September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Where the Pentagon Can’t Go, a Small Nonprofit Searches for America’s War Dead

Where the Pentagon Can’t Go, a Small Nonprofit Searches for America’s War Dead

by Ken McLaughlin September 1, 2026

He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades To Receive It?

He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades To Receive It?

by Ethan Rocke August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Military Sexual Trauma Survivors Can’t Sue the Government. A New Bill Could Change That

Military Sexual Trauma Survivors Can’t Sue the Government. A New Bill Could Change That

by Sonner Kehrt August 13, 2026August 17, 2026

Why Is It Taking So Long to Identify America’s Unknown Fallen Heroes?

Why Is It Taking So Long to Identify America’s Unknown Fallen Heroes?

by Ken McLaughlin May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

What led to Operation Epic Fury?

What led to Operation Epic Fury?

by The War Horse Staff March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Finding Solace In Chickens: One Veteran’s Fight To Save His Flock and Mental Health

Finding Solace In Chickens: One Veteran’s Fight To Save His Flock and Mental Health

by Stephen Starr January 29, 2026

A Look Back at Our Most Impactful News Stories of 2025

A Look Back at Our Most Impactful News Stories of 2025

by The War Horse Staff December 29, 2025January 14, 2026

Q&A: How Did the U.S. Patrol the Caribbean for Drug Smuggling Before It Started Blowing Up Boats?

Q&A: How Did the U.S. Patrol the Caribbean for Drug Smuggling Before It Started Blowing Up Boats?

by Sonner Kehrt December 18, 2025January 12, 2026

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