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More shutdown assistance offered through military stores
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
By Karen Jowers
A state-level look at child sexual assault on military bases
A decade after the Pentagon began confronting rape in the ranks, the U.S. military frequently fails to provide justice to the children of service members when they are sexually assaulted by other kids on base.
How AP's investigation into childhood sex assault took shape
The Pentagon says it does not know how often the children of service members sexually assault one another on military bases.
Military bases unprepared for childhood sex assault
When the children of U.S. service members sexually assault one another on a military base there often is no justice.
US military overlooks sex abuse among service members’ kids
A decade after the Pentagon began confronting rape in the ranks, the U.S. military frequently fails to protect or provide justice to the children of service members when they are sexually assaulted by other children on base, an Associated Press investigation has found.
Former Army, VA Secretary Togo West dies at age 75
West was the second African American to serve as the top Army civilian and also the second to serve as the nation's top veterans administrator.
IG report: New deal in Pacific saves commissaries millions ... as customers pay more
Per the report, fruit and vegetable prices have gone up as quality has gone down under the new deal.
By Karen Jowers
Leidos, DoD officials: User feedback ‘taken out of context’ in EHR rollout
Negative user feedback was all part of the plan for a new electronic health care system, said Department of Defense officials and their private sector partners.
By Jessie Bur
Light insignia 'tacking' is still OK for promotions, JAG says
A new Defense Department policy banning hazing ― and specifically “tacking” of insignia such as jump wings ― doesn't bar the traditional light tap of cloth insignia during Air Force promotion ceremonies.
Commentary: Deportation threat disrespects the service of noncitizen warriors
Those who defend or defended this country shouldn't worry they'll be asked to leave it, the author writes.
By Mark Footerman