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Mother blames VA in Navy vet’s death: ‘Look at what they’ve done’
Lori Locklear worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 12 years, but no longer has faith in the VA after her Navy veteran son's suicide.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academies
Lawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.
How repealing combat ship exclusion laws led Franchetti to become CNO
Thirty years ago, Congress repealed laws barring women from serving on combatant ships and aircraft, paving the way for a new generation of female leaders.
By Diana Stancy
Former ship XO pleads guilty to sharing child sexual abuse content
Gregory Edward McLean previously served as the executive officer of the littoral combat ship Minneapolis-St. Paul.
By Diana Stancy
Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’
It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.
Opinion
US troops can declare victory in 3M class action lawsuit
While the settlement can never restore the hearing loss suffered by the plaintiffs, it is a victory for the veterans who had the tenacity to file the suit.
By Terrence M. Andrews
The 6 best socks for troops — for hiking, for boots, for warm climates and cold
When your feet feel good, it makes you feel good even in challenging conditions. These are the socks you need for work and play.
By Berne Broudy
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea
After three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
‘The need is significant’ in Marine Reserves’ 2023 Toys for Tots drive
Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.
By Karen Jowers