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Plan For UK Military To Opt Out Of European Convention On Human Rights
Theguardian.com 10/5/2016“… PM and defence secretary will announce idea for future conflicts to curb an ‘industry of vexatious claims’ against soldiers.
Official: One-Third Of Calls To VA Suicide Hotline Roll Over
Militarytimes.com 9/28/2016 “… More than one-third of calls to a suicide hotline for troubled veterans are not being answered by front-line
20 Veterans Die By Suicide Every Day. Here’s What The VA Is Doing About It
Huffingtonpost.com 7/13/2016 “… The rate of veteran suicide has dropped slightly, but figures still point to a crisis that requires “aggressive”
VA Head Not That Concerned About Long Waits For Sick Veterans
Iwf.org 6/1/2016 “… But days to an appointment are crucial when somebody is sick. It can be a matter of life
House Panel Votes To Make Women Register For The Draft
Militarytimes.com 5/4/2016 “… Women will have to register with the Selective Service and would be eligible to be drafted in the
Marine Corps Ends Female Infantry Officer Program. Guess How Many Graduated?
Thelibertarianrepublic.com 3/23/2016 “… An 18 month trial period allowing female Marines to attend the Marine Corps’ Infantry Officer Course will end without a
8 Great Jobs For Veterans In 2016 (And What They Pay)
Forbes.com 3/16/2016 “… This past January the U.S. unemployment rate hit an 8-year low of 4.9%. With fewer people out of
Two Republican Congressmen Introduce Bill To ‘Draft Our Daughters’
Military.com 2/10/2016 “… Two House Republicans — both opponents of opening up combat roles to women — introduced a bill Thursday
Obama Administration Weighs Changes To Draft After Allowing Women In Combat
Wsj.com 12/9/2015 “… The Obama administration is considering proposing changes to the Selective Service Act following Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s decision
Boston Nonprofit Sees Legal Services As Key To Curbing Veteran Homelessness
Wbur.org 11/18/2015 “… Boston-based Veterans Legal Services (VLS) is the only organization of its kind in the state. The nonprofit helps veterans access