Veterans Live Among Greater Diversity
Veterans buy homes in more diverse neighborhoods than the rest of us, a new study of Veterans Affairs loans suggests.
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Agent Orange Act Was Supposed to Help Vietnam Veterans—But Many Still Don’t Qualify
The 1991 law presumes veterans were exposed to the defoliant if they have certain diseases and “set foot” in Vietnam, but Navy vets and Air Force vets in Thailand say they were also exposed. Here’s our guide to groups seeking Agent Orange benefits.
The Military’s Other Multimillion-Dollar Building in Afghanistan That No One Used
In its latest report, the inspector general found that the U.S. military continued to build a $14.7 million warehouse after it knew it wasn’t needed, echoing an earlier investigation into an unused $25 million headquarters.
How Can Transgender Americans Serve Openly in the Military?
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has some questions. Research can provide some answers.
The Psychological Reason Local Police Don’t Need the Military’s Left-Over Weapons
President Obama’s new ban on military equipment for local law enforcement is about more than just excessive force.
What They Saw Over There
A new study suggests witnessing death, not just deployment or combat, raises soldiers' risk of suicide.
Once Upon a Time in the Military
The rift between our civilian and military population has widened in the past 15 years. We can close the gap through storytelling.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Military Brat Committed to Empowering Young Girls and People of Color
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Deployment Not Necessarily Behind Military Suicides
A military study finds the length of service and dishonorable discharges have a much larger influence on suicide risk than being sent to war.
The Nazi Interrogator Who Revealed the Value of Kindness
Thanks in part to the work of Hanns Scharff and a slew of studies on interrogation techniques, we know it's best to be genuinely friendly no matter who you're trying to get information out of.