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Veterans, Healing and the Arts
Sunday, January 11, 2015 | Category: Arts - National
Americans for the Arts coordinates the National Initiative for Arts and Health in the Military involves at least16 other national partners. The arts have meaningfully addressed a myriad of issues facing America's military service members, veterans and their families. This initiative hopes to promote the healing and transformative power the arts those with military connections.
Surviving Rape in the Military
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
A photo journalists study of the lives of servicewomen who were sexually assaulted while serving in the military.
Critics Say Progress on Military Sexual Assaults is An Illusion
Saturday, December 13, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
Article by Sig Christenson looks at data published in the President's mandated DOD report on sexual assault.
NY Congresswoman Can Impact Sexual Assault in the Military
Thursday, December 11, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
Newly elected Congresswoman Stefanik of District 21 was appointed to the Senate Armed Services Committee.
VA Honors Waters for Commitment to Women’s Veterans
Thursday, December 11, 2014 | Category: Department of Veterans Affairs - National
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) was honored by VA Secretary Bob McDonald for her work in creating the VA Center for Women Veterans. The Center is a special bureau within the VA that advocates for women veterans by ensuring health care benefits and other programs effectively meet women’s needs.
Amid Pentagon Spin, Military Sexual Assault Problem Still Rampant
Monday, December 8, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
Military sexual assault advocates say the DOD report to the President doesn't reflect enough progress.
Here's What the U.S.'s Military Sexual Assault Problem Looks Like
Monday, December 8, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
The military's sexual assault problem is not gone and it's own reports show conflicting numbers on incidence prevalence.
U.S. Forces Korea Ban on Purchasing Drinks for "Juicy Bar" Workers Impacts Bar Owners
Sunday, November 30, 2014 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
U.S. Forces Korea policy now bans servicemembers from buying drinks for “juicy bar” workers in exchange for companionship. This practice is linked to prostitution and human trafficking.
Defense Secretary Hagel Resigns
Monday, November 24, 2014 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Defense Secretary Hagel resigned under pressure, but states it is the "greatest privilege of my life."
General Lori Robinson Takes Command of PACAF
Monday, November 24, 2014 | Category: Department of Defense - National
General Lori Robinson now leads U.S. Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 46,000 Airmen serving principally in Japan, Korea, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam.