One in five transgender people will choose to serve in the military, with nearly 15,000 active and reserve troops already serving according to one study.
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Combat Always Makes Fast Friends—Uncovering the Story of a Trailblazing Woman War Correspondent
Dickey Chapelle marched with fighting forces on four continents to document history and was the first American woman journalist killed covering combat.
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More Than 40% of Troops Face Limited or No Access to Abortion Care, Study Shows
Even before the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, abortion care for military women was extremely limited.
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“Quietly Heroic”—Journalist Returns to Ukraine with American Veterans to Help Her People
There’s a long legacy of women fighting in wars, and they’re always welcome behind the scope of a rifle pointing at Russian invaders.
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“Proudly She Served”–Their Tragedies and Triumphs Taught Me What True Courage Is
Hearing their stories and then telling their stories in paint made me stand a little taller and gave me confidence to take on more challenging projects.
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“She Had Suffered Enough”–I Feel for All the Afghan People, but Especially the Women
I will never forget the women I met in Afghanistan: a local woman’s leader, a suspected terrorist unjustly imprisoned, the Afghan girls in my photo.
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“A Crisis of Confidence”—After Decades of Failures, VA Sec Seeks “Game-changers”
“I’m not asking anybody to believe me on anything,” the VA secretary says. “I’m saying I’m here to be held accountable.”
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“Unwavering, Staggering” Military Spouse Unemployment Could Change After Pandemic
For military spouses, employers’ acknowledgment that workers can be just as productive from home could put an end to giving up careers for the military.
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“The Enemy Is Lurking in Our Bodies”—Women Veterans Say Toxic Exposure Caused Breast Cancer
As the last troops leave the “forever wars,” doctors say they’re seeing more women veterans with breast cancer—younger than the national average.
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After the “Witch Hunt” of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” a Decade of Pride
Every time my small inner voice gave me a nudge to the rainbow side of life, my socialized side said, “Don’t be ridiculous, you’re happily married.”
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Becoming a Veteran After Choosing to Forget My Military Service at Fort Hood
As a woman, I never knew if a soldier was approaching me to correct a crooked beret or to ask for my number,” writes an Army veteran of Fort Hood.
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“I’m Not a Sir”—Dearth of Women Causes Marines to Expect Male Leadership
Women have served in the Corps for more than 100 years, but are still treated like a novelty, stunting the transition to an inclusive military culture.
