News
Air Force Cadet's Secret Story: I Blew the Whistle on Football Players and Sexual Assault
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
ABC news interviews a freshman Air Force Academy cadet who was sexually assaulted. The interview explores alleged retaliation and reprisal associated with Operation Gridiron.
U.S. Forces Korea Bans Purchasing Drinks for "Juicy Bar" Workers
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
The military maintained a zero-tolerance policy toward prostitution, but buying drinks in exchange for female company was not strictly prohibited by USFK. That changed with a new policy letter released to troops on Oct. 15.
News Veteran Runs 160 Miles in 160 Hours to Honor Fallen Servicewomen
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 | Category: Combat - National
The Valor Run honors the 160 women who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. There's one mile for each of the fallen servicewomen. Capt. Nancy Lacore, 46, of Virginia, completed the run in little more than 6.5 days.
U.S. Must Do More to Reduce Homelessness Among Female Veterans
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | Category: Housing/Experiencing Homelessness - National
There are about 10,000 female veterans experiencing homelessness. Their situations are often complex and life on the streets makes veterans more vulnerable to sexual predators. What are their risk factors for homelessness? What are the barriers to employment and housing?
Female Vets Say They'll Put Country First, Even On Capitol Hill
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | Category: Legislation - National
Only five female veterans have ever served in Congress, but 11 ran for seats in 2014, the most ever. A May 20, 2014 Pew Research Center poll from May found military service to be the No. 1 trait people in both parties want to see in a president. It has been added benefit for female candidates, helping to rebut any idea that they're not tough enough for elected office.
VA Working on Prosthetics for Pregnant Women
Monday, September 29, 2014 | Category: Prosthetics - National
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), along with the Disabled American Veterans, is developing a prosthetic leg for pregnant women. The full development date has not been determined.
Join the Women’s Mentorship Network
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 | Category: Mentorship - National
The Women's Mentorship Network (WMN) is a volunteer program that is open to men and women, civilian and military, who support the cultivation of military leaders. Mentors for women in the military are not so readily available. WMN intends to link women and men interested in mentoring women service members, understanding a same-gender mentor provides unique perspective and understanding.
Veterans Find Help From Horses
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 | Category: Health Care - National
Robert PIper thinks: "...if members of congress and the senate look into equine-assisted activities for veterans, we would see a lot of positive progress. There are a few bills out there in congress looking to make equine-assisted activities more accessible to veterans. One bill called, "H.R. 1705 Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries" is looking to provide members of the military access to equine therapy. Another bill, "H.R. 4977: COVER Act" is also looking to research the effectiveness of alternative therapies such as equine-assisted activities."
VA Touts Progress on Suicides; Data Tell Another Story
Monday, August 25, 2014 | Category: Suicide - National
In the past, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rejected media and watchdog organization's allegations that America faced a suicide epidemic among former military personnel. With the emergence of data, the numbers seem to reflect a very different story. The VA and Department of Defense published a clinical guide in 2013, stating 18 to 22 die daily. Some say this number is higher. The veterans' suicide crisis line, as of June 2012, was receiving about 17,000 calls per month, an increase of more than 17 percent from 2009 with 4 of 5 veterans seeking help and nearly one-third of them contemplating suicide. Recent VA Office of Inspector General investigations indicated a "nationwide patchwork of mismanagement and treatment breakdowns."
Army Civilian Develops Interview Method to Help Unlock Memories, Reduce Revictimization
Monday, August 4, 2014 | Category: Military Justice - National
Russell Strand, a Fort Leonard Wood researcher, created a revolutionary approach to interviewing sexual assault victims that is obtaining more information about crimes--potentially leading to more offender prosecutions.