Topic: Healthcare

War Horse Managing Editor Recognized by VA Secretary for Toxic Exposure Reporting
“Kelly told the human stories of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and families who were suffering, so we as a nation would not, and could not, forget.”

I Lost One of My Marines to Suicide. Maybe Being Honest About My Blind Spots Will Help.
I always tried to do right by my Marines. But it wasn’t enough. What could I have done better? Will I ever stop asking that question?

Climate Change Makes Things Harder for Unhoused Veterans
Unhoused Veterans Provide a Mini View of How Climate Change Affects Homelessness

‘When They Came Home They Were on Their Own’—National Guard Grapples With Suicide Rate
As things got worse, death itself became a means of intervention: Funerals reunited buddies, and they quietly identified who could be next.

Kelly Kennedy: Breaking the Burn Pits Story
The day after President Biden signed the PACT Act into law, managing editor Kelly Kennedy tells us what it was like to first report on burn pits.

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.

Note to Self: When They Come for You in the Night, Don’t Give Up. Fight Back.
Through it all—the good and the bad—always remember you will achieve your goal. Keep your chin up, endure, and always remember: It will be OK.

They Want to Know the World Cares and That They Are Not Alone
The Ukrainian people were grateful for us, and that gratitude made us feel small and humbled.

“It’s Scary as Hell”—PFAS Exposure a “Widespread” Problem for Troops, Families Nationwide
Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.