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The National Guard fell about 9,000 troops short of its goal in 2022. Some states are improving outreach and incentive plans to counter that trend.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs acknowledged racial disparities in claim approvals. Records show the agency is more likely to deny disability claims from Black veterans.
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Though military suicide has been a problem for decades, critics say the Pentagon hasn’t come to terms with the fact that anyone can potentially be at risk.
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For disabled children of military parents, frequent moves can lead to schooling and health care gapsWhen service members move from base to base, they sometimes find it takes too long for their child's new school to begin providing special education services.
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A recent study found military families are spending more time and money to find places to live when they change duty stations.
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States are mailing absentee ballots sooner and — in a few places — letting troops cast ballots online. Still, voter turnout among military personnel lags the general population.
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The Air Force is revamping the way it trains pilots so they can better respond to potential challenges from countries like China and Russia.
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The Naming Commision charged with reviewing defense department property that commemorates the Confederacy said the KKK picture at West Point is outside the scope of its investigation.
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Lawyers are aggressively advertising potential windfalls for people exposed to contaminated water at the base. But it's too soon to know how the claim process will play out.
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The military lifestyle makes service members and veterans more likely to face cybertheft and scams due to frequent moves, long deployments overseas, and access to regular government paychecks.