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To Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccinations, Leaders Are Turning To The National Guard
- Jan. 20
- Jay Price / The American Homefront Project
More than a dozen states have called up the National Guard to help at vaccination sites, and Joe Biden may mobilize Guard units nationally.
'We Do Feel Kind Of Robbed': COVID-19 Forces The Military To Scale Back Basic Training
- Jan. 18
- Carson Frame / American Homefront Project
Health and safety precautions during the pandemic have led the Air Force to eliminate parts of basic training. But some military observers question whether the changes are leaving airmen unprepared for duty.
A Lack Of Timely And Accurate Data Is Hampering Efforts To Prevent Veteran Suicide
- Jan. 11
- Robert Garrova / American Homefront Project
Some states and cities are trying to improve the quality of data on veteran suicide, which is often incomplete and years old.
For Veterans With PTSD, Life In Isolation Can Lead To Relapses And New Symptoms
- Jan. 4
- Stephanie Colombini / The American Homefront Project
Months of physical distancing and pandemic anxiety has been especially tough on veterans who were already dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related injuries.
A Recap Of Inewsource’s 2020 Investigations Into Mental Health Care Problems Affecting Veterans
- Dec. 31, 2020
- By Brad Racino / inewsource
From experimental brain treatments to ketamine therapy, our partners at inewsource have shined a light on what San Diego County veterans have overcome this year
Pandemic Profile: Navy Mom Balancing Motherhood And Pandemic Protocols
- Dec. 28, 2020
- By Steve Walsh
In San Diego, the Navy has never wavered in its protocols, as the service tries to contain the spread of COVID-19. That has made it tough for one single mother.
It Was Just 30 Units, But An East LA Apartment Fire Underscores The Veteran Housing Crisis
- Dec. 24, 2020
- Robert Garrova/American Homefront
Some of Los Angeles County's 3900 homeless veterans had been lined up to move into the complex under construction. After the fire, many will remain on the streets.
One Camp Pendleton Marine Is Fighting To Stay In The Corp
- Dec. 23, 2020
- By Steve Walsh
Protections designed to help veterans thrown out of the service for conduct tied to combat-related mental health issues don't extend to active duty troops. They face being kicked out for similar issues.
Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Deploys For First Time Since July
- Dec. 23, 2020
- By City News Service
The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group completed a sustainment exercise and deployed Wednesday for the first time since returning to San Diego in July.
It Was Just 30 Units, But An East L.A. Apartment Fire Underscores The Veteran Housing Crisis
- Dec. 22, 2020
- Robert Garrova / American Homefront Project
Some of Los Angeles County's 3900 homeless veterans had been lined up to move into the complex under construction. After the fire, many will remain on the streets.
2020 In Photos — From Our Inewsource Partners
- Dec. 22, 2020
- By Zoë Meyers / inewsource
Our partners at inewsource share the images and memories this year that no one could have predicted.
Marine Boot Camp In San Diego Ready For First Female Recruits
- Dec. 22, 2020
- By Steve Walsh
The historic first female class will arrive in February, part of a test of how the Marines will finally and fully integrate women into the service's basic training.
Air Force Investigation Finds Black Members Face Racial Disparity In Service
- Dec. 22, 2020
- Jaclyn Diaz / NPR
Two out of five Black Air Force members don't trust their chain of command to address racism, bias and unequal opportunities.
A New Program Is Trying To Help Veterans' Caregivers During The Pandemic
- Dec. 16, 2020
- Cathy Carter / American Homefront
Burnout is a common problem for family members who care for disabled veterans. And for many of them, the pandemic has made things even harder.
San Diego County Receives First COVID-19 Vaccines For Military, Civilians
- Dec. 14, 2020
- By City News Service, Jacob Aere
The first batches of Pfizer's long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine arrived in San Diego County Monday for both U.S. Department of Defense personnel and civilians, with initial vaccinations to begin as soon as Tuesday.
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