Todd Weiler

FILE - Demonstrators gather on the steps to the State Capitol to speak against transgender-related legislation bills being considered in the Texas Senate and Texas House, Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas. A Texas judge on Friday, March 11, 2022 blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender confirming care for transgender youth. District Judge Amy Clark Meachum issued a temporary injunction preventing the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to compel the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Air Force offers medical, legal help as states clamp down on trans and LGBTQ+ children

The Air Force suggests reaching out to military health clinics and on-base legal advisors.

Defense

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‘They are not cogs in a wheel’ — Congressional panel to focus on humanizing issues regarding troops in 2021

Defense

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Trump administration was a mixed bag for military personnel, Biden has opportunity on his side, analysts say

Defense

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Focus on military families, defense strategy changes likely coming under Biden administration

Defense

Lawmakers, interest groups and military officials say more needs to be done on guard, reserve parity

Pay & Benefits

In this photo taken Friday, April 21, 2017 paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team participate in a training exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C. The Army is planning to triple the amount of bonuses it’s paying this year to more than $380 million in a bid to expand its ranks. The money includes new incentives to woo reluctant soldiers to re-enlist. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Lack of leadership in DoD’s personnel and readiness office could be detrimental, analysts say

Reporter's Notebook

Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey, chief of the Army Reserve addresses soldiers at Fort Bragg (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Mark Bell)

Reserve chiefs downplay duty status issue

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A military reflective of the society we serve

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DoD wants Trump to change Reserve training options

Defense

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The story of a gay pride parade and the Defense Department

Defense