Military

Mattis: Trump has delegated decisions on Afghan troop levels

By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Wednesday he can now set U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan after receiving the authority from President Donald Trump. It's a break from past practice that Mattis said will enable him to more effectively…

Why child abuse in military families may go unreported

By Jen Fifield, Stateline

Military families face unique stresses that may put military children at higher risk of maltreatment. Pentagon officials are pushing for state laws to require better reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.

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Kentucky veterans get heroes' welcome on 'Honor Flight' visit to Washington

By Larisa Epatko

On May 10, several dozen veterans from Kentucky spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam memorials, along with Arlington National Cemetery, before flying back home.

Dems try to enlist military vets in fight for House majority

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Democrats hope to enlist military veterans in another type of fight — for majority control of the House.

Who are the winners and losers in Trump's budget proposal?

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

The poor and the disabled are big losers in President Donald Trump's $4.1 trillion budget proposal while the Pentagon is a big winner.

Column: Veterans may be overlooking job opportunities in IT sector

By Eileen Trauth, The Conversation

Military veterans have a higher unemployment rate than nonveterans, according to federal statistics. Research shows one reason may be that veterans fall prey to their own preconceptions about certain types of jobs, and miss out on promising opportunities.

Chelsea Manning to stay on active duty when released from prison tomorrow

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

The Army says that when transgender soldier Chelsea Manning is released from military prison on Wednesday she will remain on active duty in a special status, pending her final appellate review.

Lawmakers reach agreement on stalled Veterans Affairs accountability bill

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

The deal announced early Thursday could smooth the way for final passage on an issue that had been largely stalled since the 2014 wait-time scandal at the Phoenix VA medical center.