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Retired U.S. Army Capt. Katie Blanchard speaks with a nurse before surgery Sept. 6, 2019 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Feres helps military avoid accountability for harm. New ruling could be a chance for justice.

For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

8 months ago

Appeals court overturns former Air Force lieutenant colonel’s conviction in racial slur case

The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was convicted of violating Virginia's abusive language law.

2 years ago

Supreme Court to weigh reversals of military rape convictions

The justices will decided whether a five-year statute of limitations should stand for certain rape cases in the military.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

Guam pushes for native-only vote on US relationship

Guam hosts more than 7,000 U.S. troops and nearly a third of the land controlled by the military. Naval Base Guam is home to both fast attack submarines and their tenders.

5 years ago

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