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A new VA policy covers fertility treatments for more vets, but some are still excluded

Caption: Amber Bohlman served as a logistical vehicle operator in the Marine Corps from 2005-2009. She and her partner Peter Folsom tried to conceive for years. While the VA has expanded its IVF eligibility to include couples who aren't legally married, Bohlman is, Credit: Courtesy Amber Bohlman

The VA now pays for IVF treatment for unmarried and LGBTQ veterans. But they still must prove their fertility problems are service-related.

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A new federal law lets military spouses with professional licenses transfer them across state lines

From: American Homefront Project

Caption: Military spouses meet prospective employers at the MilSpo Career Expo at Fort Bragg, N.C. in September 2022., Credit: Audra Satterlee / U.S. Army

The law’s backers say it will cut red tape so spouses can continue their careers without interruption. But it’s not clear yet exactly how the law w...

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'I feel like we’re punished': Military spouses face employment barriers when their family relocates

From: American Homefront Project

Caption: In an August ceremony, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs a law that makes it easier for military spouses to get professional licenses. The bill signing ceremony took place at Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut., Credit: Office of Gov. Ned Lamont

Spouses who work in professions that require state licenses often hit roadblocks when they move to a new state. A few states are trying to streamli...

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Tragedies at Fort Hood have led the Army to rethink its response when soldiers go missing

From: American Homefront Project

Caption: Demonstrators gather in San Antonio in July, shortly after Vanessa Guillen's body was found near Fort Hood., Credit: Jolene Almendarez / American Homefront

Advocates say the Army is too quick to write off soldiers as deserters when they don't show up for duty. That can delay searches when a service mem...

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The VA is hoping to build awareness and trust among female veterans

From: American Homefront Project

Caption: Female service members and veterans attend a Veterans Affairs Women's Health Transition Training event at Fort Carson, Col. in February. The training program now has moved online because of the COVID-19 pandemic., Credit: Neysa Canfield / U.S. Army

Women are the fastest growing subgroup among veterans. But many view the VA Health System as a place only for men.

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After a report found the military often mishandles domestic violence, reforms are happening slowly

From: American Homefront Project

Caption: Runners participate in an Oct. 17 domestic violence awareness event at Ft. Hood, Tex., Credit: Kelvin Ringold / U.S. Army

The Defense Department Inspector General found that the military handles domestic violence on base inconsistently, leading to fewer prosecutions an...

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