News
Military Women’s Organizations Unite to Form National Coalition
Friday, September 7, 2018 | Category: Advocacy/Outreach - National
On September 7, 2018, an Advisory Group comprised of leading national and regional military women’s organizations began the formation of “a coalition of like-minded groups to battle the continued marginalization women face within the military and after their service. The unprecedented national gathering of military women’s groups will form a coalition with the goal of elevating the voices of the 2.2 million current service women and women veterans to bring about policy and culture change within the military and the veteran communities.“
VA Says It Will Not Study Effects Of Medical Marijuana On PTSD And Chronic Pain
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Category: Health Care - National
Minnesota Representative Tim Walz received a “no can do” response to his request for the VA to research veteran use of medical marijuana. James Clark of Task & Purpose reported: “The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says it will not conduct research into the effects of medical cannabis on post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain, some of the very ailments veteran patients rely on the drug to treat. In a Dec. 21 letter to Minnesota Democrat Rep. Tim Walz, VA Secretary David Shulkin said that the department is unable to research medical cannabis due to federal restrictions.”
Military Sexual Assault: A Detailed Timeline of Sex Crimes in the Military (1979-2017)
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
Andrea Januta published this timeline in The War Horse. She states: “This ongoing project examines nearly four decades of military sexual trauma in the U.S. military in an effort to understand the broader context in which the Defense Department has allowed a culture of sexual harassment and abuse to continue. Using government documents, historical records, news of the time, and additional reporting, this timeline illustrates not just the scandals, but the public, legislative, and military responses, as well as the evolution of the Defense Department's policy regarding sexual abuse.
We need your help to chronicle the history of military sexual trauma in the U.S. Armed Forces and how it's been addressed by the U.S. Defense Department.
Contact newstips@thewarhorse.org or message us on Facebook with tips, articles, and documents about scandals you think should be in this history.”
News: U.S. Air Force
Monday, June 25, 2018 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Current and past U.S. Air Force-released news is posted on this site with "word," "category," and "date" search capability.
Factsheet: VA Mission Act 2018 & New Veterans Community Care Program
Friday, June 15, 2018 | Category: Health Care - International
This factsheet provides an overview of what the VA Mission Act 2018 is and why the legislation was passed. Some VA medical centers are hosting listening sessions to share information about the legislation and request feedback from veterans.
News: U.S. Army
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | Category: Department of Defense - National
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News: U.S. Marine Corps
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Current and past U.S. Marine Corps-released news is posted on this site with "word," "unit," "category," and "date" search capability.
News: U.S. Navy
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Current and past U.S. Navy-released news is posted on this site with search capability.
News: U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Current and past U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-released news is posted on this site with search capability.
Nationwide Baby Shower for Veterans May 7-11, 2018
Friday, April 27, 2018 | Category: Advocacy/Outreach - National
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting the first-ever “Nationwide Baby Shower for Veterans” in May, 2018. The VA Center for Women Veterans posted the following:
‘This week-long event will take place at 60 VA Medical across the country from May 7-11, 2018, the week leading up to Mother’s Day on May 13. So far, over 2,400 new Veteran parents and new Veteran parents-to-be have signed up to participate! Here’s where we need your help. In order to provide a uniform experience to our new Veteran parents, we developed a sweet and sensible new baby package containing a variety of useful baby products: a diaper bag, new baby toiletries, hair brush and comb set, bib, layette, blanket, and hat. Just $50 will purchase a new baby kit full of terrific items to be delivered to the Veteran at their local Baby Shower. There are three ways you can help!‘
Visit the VA Center for Women Veterans web page for more details including how you can help and the dates and locations of the baby showers.