'Asking those three questions really doesn't help at all' - The VA rolled out toxic exposure screenings in 2022 with great fanfare, but veterans say the results are mixed and experts question whether VA is asking vets the right things. My story: military.com/daily-news/202…

Hours after our reporting on the lack of oversight at military day cares, leading to systemic issues of child abuse & concealing info from parents --- the Pentagon is investigating our report's findings.
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Heartbreaking but extremely important investigative work by my colleagues

On the Ice with Marines Preparing for War in the Arctic

Guests: Marines with II MEF, CNAS Senior Fellow Becca Wasser, and “Ville” Mighty_Finland.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/18U3NA…

Veterans, have you gotten a toxic exposure screening at the VA since the PACT Act became law? I'm looking to hear from veterans about their experience with the screenings for an upcoming article. If you'd like to share your story, fill out the form here: military.com/daily-news/202…

BREAKING: In a rare move, after Military.com's investigation -- the Army suspended a 4-star general, referred him to DoD investigators after our reporting found he may have leveraged his power to subvert the command assessment process for a subordinate military.com/daily-news/202…

Do yourself a favor and read this excellent story by the excellent Thomas Novelly

For #Afghans awaiting SIV and worried about the program.

There are a lot of questions about what it means if Speaker Mike Johnson continues to block inclusion of SIV numbers, so I’m gonna do this 🧵 to explain the facts.

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ICYMI last night, my look at the Air Force officer whose promotion is now in jeopardy over an op-ed on racism he wrote in 2020 military.com/daily-news/202…

Servicemembers and DOD civilians looking for information about family reunification can visit Military OneSource to learn more about their options.
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Afghan Adjustment Act supporters raising pressure for an amendment vote on the foreign aid supplemental. The AAA, which vets have fought for for 2+ years, was in the bill when it included border provisions but was stripped out when the border parts were.

NEW Military.com: The Air Force is eyeing the return of warrant officers after decades-long absence
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NEW: Top Enlisted Leaders for Each Service Set to Testify on Quality-of-Life Issues at House Hearing w/ Rebecca Kheel

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We’ve summarized a lot of what we know about the strikes so far - and added the reactions from Congress - in this article with Rebecca Kheel

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NEW: Chastened by the reaction over the weekend to the news that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has quietly been in the hospital most of last week, Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder filled reporters in on what he knows…and what he doesn’t…about the incident.

From me and Rebecca Kheel -
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The Top 10 Military.com News Stories of 2023 via Zachary Fryer-Biggs Travis J. Tritten Steve Beynon Konstantin Toropin Thomas Novelly Drew F. Lawrence Rebecca Kheel w/Jim LaPorta military.com/daily-news/202…

U.S. Secretary of State Secretary Antony Blinken addresses the #AfghanEvac team with a powerful message about the depth of America's commitment to our Afghan allies & the pivotal role of our coalition.

A must-watch for anyone passionate about this mission.

Watch now: youtu.be/E91--HD2GMg

#Afghans in #Pakistan with U.S. pathways (SIV/IV, USRAP P1/P2, & those in the humanitarian parole application process) are receiving from USG letters indicating as much.
- These letters are real
- Pakistan has a mechanism for confirming authenticity (so please do not fabricate).

Excellent work by my colleagues Konstantin Toropin Steve Beynon Drew F. Lawrence Travis J. Tritten that, among other things, shows just how perfunctory those much touted extremism stand-downs, which are still a boogeyman invoked by GOP lawmakers, were. military.com/daily-news/202…

CARE Department of State has a hotline for Afghans in Pakistan in duress (e.g., detained, deported).

The hotline is able to provide responses based on immigration pathway and identity validation may be required.

Phone number, hours, and more available at afghanevac.org/faq