In War, Female Troops Develop Chronic Pain at Higher Rates. So Do Military Wives, Study Finds.
Researchers recently sought to determine whether war, with its increased training demands and multiple deployments, contributes to the rise of chronic pain in female service members. Unsurprisingly, given the stresses of combat and the physical impact of military service, the research found that it does. But in an unexpected twist, combat operations also increase chronic […]
Small Fraction of Soldiers Experiencing Sexual Harassment Filed Complaints, Pentagon Watchdog Finds
After the alleged sexual harassment and gruesome slaying of Spc. Vanessa Guillén in 2020, Army leaders pledged to create a culture that protects the service’s junior troops — particularly women in the ranks. But four years later, it may still be struggling to understand the scope of the problem. A report from the Pentagon’s inspector […]
Including Women in Security Missions Prevents Violence, Boosts Intel, Report Finds
Women serving in tactical peacekeeping and security operations often work better with the civilian populations they’re charged with protecting because of cultural norms, according to a report released this month. The report pointed to several areas where having women involved in decision-making and mission execution yielded better results, according to the authors. Those included preventing […]
West Point Opens 200-Year-Old Time Capsule and Finds … Silt?
Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, broadcasting to the world on a livestream Monday morning, rattled off a list of possibilities as to what could be inside the nearly 200-year-old time capsule that was sitting center stage before the crowd gathered in West Point’s Thayer Hall. West Point had been building anticipation for nearly two weeks over […]