Topic: Science

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.”

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.

All Warfare Is Based on Deception—Troops, Vets Targeted by Disinformation Can Fight Back
While the military is targeted by disinformation campaigns, its experience also positions service members to lead the way to fight back against them.

Troops, Veterans Are Targets in the Disinformation War, Even if They Don’t Know It Yet
Over the past several years, disinformation, or the intentional deployment of false information for malicious ends, has emerged as a critical threat.

‘Please Come and Apply’—The PACT Act Is the Largest Expansion of Veteran Benefits in Decades
“We think that there are, roughly, a little over 6.2 million veterans who, we believe, qualify for the PACT Act,” VA Secretary Denis McDonough said.

US Military Pledges Principled, Responsible Approach to Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon is a lumbering bureaucracy where priorities can shift with political tides, which makes the trajectory of progress on AI unclear.

‘Faster Than Starlight’—How Troops Track Santa’s Trek Across the Globe
How does Santa do it? A lot of it is classified, but Santa most likely operates within his own space-time continuum.

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

“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.