Sexual misconduct in JROTC programs higher than previously reportedNearly 60 cases of sexual misconduct by instructors have been reported in the last five years.By Leo Shane III and Davis Winkie7 months ago
Troops could get payouts for medical malpractice aboard ships The proposal builds on earlier reforms to how military malpractice cases are handled.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Military abortion options expected to be debated in annual defense bill processDemocratic lawmakers have already been pushing for military leaders to ensure access to abortion services for troops stationed in states hoping to outlaw the procedure.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
New food insecurity stipend should help as many troops as possible, lawmakers argueMilitary officials expect to start awarding the new Basic Needs Allowance in calendar 2023.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
Military suicide prevention efforts are falling short, Pentagon concedesThe number of active-duty suicides increased every year from 2015 to 2020.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
‘Excuses are over’: Gaps in domestic violence reporting threaten troops’ safety, lawmakers sayMilitary officials reported more than 40,000 incidents from 2015 to 2019, but outside advocates say that count may have ignored thousands more.By Leo Shane III2 years ago