The effort began after a former Afghan interpreter was detained after his San Diego asylum hearing this month.
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KPBS Midday EditionFollowing Guillen's killing, the Army launched an independent investigation into the climate of Fort Hood, but critics say the problems are systemic.
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Medical facilities run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are reopening at a slower pace than many civilian health systems. But the VA has recently started to expand in-person care.
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KPBS Midday EditionMedical facilities run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are reopening at a slower pace than many civilian health systems. But the VA has recently started to expand in-person care.
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American Legion posts across the country serve as a community hub for veterans and their families. But the pandemic has put the future of many posts in jeopardy.
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KPBS Midday EditionVeterans traditionally are more likely to vote for Republican candidates. But polls suggest their support for President Trump has eroded.
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Faced with a deadline to fully integrate women into basic recruit training along with problems caused by climate change at the Marines' other boot camp, Parris Island, South Carolina, the Marines are considering a brand new facility.
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KPBS Midday EditionMilitary personnel have been voting by mail since the Civil War. This year, some polls suggest that troops' political preferences may be changing.
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The F/A-18E Super Hornet from Naval Air Station Lemoore in California’s Central Valley went down Tuesday in Superior Valley south of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. The Lemoore base says the pilot was taken to a local medical facility for examination.
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Originally called the Fist Pioneer Battalion, the unit was first activated in World War II and it's now part of the Marine Corps strategy to become lighter and more mobile after years of war fighting.
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The Amphibious Assault Vehicle sank off the coast of San Clemente Island during a training exercise in front of several craft.
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