Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.
Policy
Posted inNewsroom
He Liked the Pro-America, Pro-Constitution Vibe. But He Liked the Rage, Too.
The KKK is shifting toward a more militia-style environment, targeting veterans for recruitment, valuing their skills and preying on their patriotism.
Posted inNewsroom
“Don’t Go Here. They’ll Kill You.”—LGBTQ Troops, Families Face Mounting Discrimination With New Laws
“Service members should not have to choose between serving their country and protecting and serving their family.”
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They Are the Good Guys With Guns. After Another Mass Shooting, Veterans Want Change.
On most military bases, service members aren’t allowed to carry weapons. “We don’t just have guys walk around posts with guns—because it’s stupid.”
Posted inNewsroom
“It’s All Bullshit”: Broken Military Justice System Jeopardizes Trust and Puts Service Members at Risk
Rather than push reform, the Marine Corps closes ranks, girds up to protect a culture that is, itself, its legal system’s worst enemy.
Posted inNewsroom
Sharky’s and “The Golden Boy”—Military Justice Abandons the Vulnerable to Protect the Powerful
The Marine Corps has hidden the track records of attorneys whose misconduct and disregard for the rule of law has jeopardized the welfare of Marines.
Posted inOur Impact
“The Rabbit Hole Goes Deep”—Marines React to “Black Book” Investigation
In the absence of Marine leadership, active-duty Marines and veterans speak up against a broken justice system, from infantry and attorneys to generals.
Posted inNewsroom
Second Suicide Battalion: Where Military Justice Weaponizes Mental Health
Rampant disregard for the rights of the accused is not just commonplace, it is deeply entrenched in the military justice system.
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How “Sugar Daddy Deals” and a “Black Book” Deny Service Members Justice
“At some level, the knowledge that your system is unjust can lead units to fracture. It can directly harm readiness.”
Posted inReflections
An Afghan Boy Saved Lives Helping American Soldiers. It Could Have Cost Him His.
We began to hope that Bashir was the first of many young Afghans to see the benefits of supporting the coalition and the Afghan government by extension.
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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.
