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Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans
According to a government count, there are still more than 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States.
Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault
The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.
Judge permits former Army colonel’s sex assault case against Joint Chiefs No. 2
Air Force Gen. John Hyten, who was confirmed last September as the nation's second highest-ranking military officer, flatly denied the claims during his confirmation hearing.
Coronavirus complicates efforts to help homeless veterans
Federal figures on veterans homelessness are due out soon, but they won't reflect the impact of coronavirus on the problem.
No Ma’am: Pentagon down to just handful of women appointees, spotlighting history of inequality
Once a trio of departures is official, there will be only three Senate-confirmed women in the Pentagon.
By Aaron Mehta
20 empty seats: Coronavirus may slow Pentagon’s push to fill vacancies
Of the empty political spots in the Pentagon, 13 have no announced nominee.
As Pentagon vacancies peak, time runs out to fill jobs
Of 60 Senate-confirmable positions at the Pentagon, more than one third are unfilled, and time is running out for the Trump administration on the Senate’s abbreviated, election-year calendar.
By Joe Gould
NBC’s Kathryn Tappen honors cousin, fallen Marine Raider through foundation
“Many people don’t know about this special elite group of Marines. Then again, that’s exactly how they want it.”
By Jon Simkins
Army colonel files federal sexual assault lawsuit against vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Col. Kathryn Spletstoser’s allegations became a focal point of Air Force Gen. John Hyten’s confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill in July before he was confirmed as vice chairman.
By Todd South