As the last troops leave the “forever wars,” doctors say they’re seeing more women veterans with breast cancer—younger than the national average.
Gender
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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.
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‘I Decided to Become the Safe Place that I so Desperately Needed’
A chief petty officer stays in the Navy after she’s sexually assaulted so she can help other women, inspire culture change
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Moving Again. And Again. My Experience as a Military Spouse.
It’s not easy to start over in a new place, and few people understand this better than a military spouse.
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Gay Veteran Sees Racism as a Tougher Fight
All movements must include the fight against racism—and that looks different from other protests.
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Without Birth Control Help, Marines’ Readiness Suffers
Declining access to birth control services and education at boot camp are linked to increased birth rates in the first two years of military service.
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One Small Mistake, a Helicopter Crash, and a Combat Memorial
One small mistake causes the unnecessary death of a Cobra pilot in a combat zone.
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A Military Spouse’s Journey From Annoyance to Advocacy
A military spouse seeks to change an antiquated narrative.
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Betrayal, Sedatives, and the Long Road Home
The Army had been her life until it turned into her enemy. A former combat medic reflects on the ultimate betrayal of giving her all in service and feeling abandoned in return.
