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Afghanistan War Commission seeks better resources for ‘daunting’ task
“It’s important that we get this work right to understand what happened in Afghanistan, but also to rationalize it within our broader society.”
By Hope Hodge Seck
Military sexual assault rate higher than DOD estimates, report finds
During the war in Afghanistan, 24% of active duty women and 1.9% of active duty men experienced sexual assault, the report found.
VA to expand benefits access for US vets of K2 Uzbekistan base
Roughly three-quarters of the 16,000 known U.S. veterans who served at K2 in Uzbekistan are already receiving some disability benefits, the VA said.
More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to US
At least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.
By Karen Jowers
Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change
Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.
By Karen Jowers
Navy officer convicted in Afghan visa bribery scheme
Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann was convicted for writing bogus letters of recommendation for those seeking a Special Immigrant Visa in exchange for cash.
By Diana Stancy
Families of US troops killed in Kabul airport bombing criticize Biden
Relatives of some of the 13 troops killed in the attack criticized President Biden for how the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was handled.
By Jonathan J. Cooper, Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee and Steve Peoples
Afghanistan War Commission wants veteran stories and questions
A congressionally-appointed group is seeking insight from those who served in Afghanistan.
Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report says
A recent think tank report looks at the unprecedented social and cultural challenges the Defense Department would have to navigate in the event of a draft.
By Hope Hodge Seck