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Thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans were supposed to get pardons. A year later, only four have succeeded.

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Thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans were supposed to get pardons. A year later, only four have succeeded.

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President Joe Biden had pledged to use his clemency powers to right “a historic wrong.” Why did it fall so short of its promise?

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 8d

One soldier’s story of the stain from the military recruiting scandal that followed him for years thewarhorse.org/veteran-mili...

A Massive Fraud Probe, a Botched Investigation, and the Thousands of Soldiers Who Paid

Army investigation into military recruiting scandal led to thousands of veterans being titled by military.

They’ve never been arrested. Why does the FBI list thousands of service members as likely criminals?

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 9d

“Who will take my word over the plain text of the FBI’s criminal history?”

A Texas mom and National Guard member has sued the Army to clear her name—and upend the military justice system.

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A Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name—and upend the military justice system

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They’ve never been arrested. Why does the FBI list thousands of service members as likely criminals? [via @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social]

They’ve never been arrested. Why does the FBI list thousands of service members as likely criminals?

A Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name—and upend the military justice system

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social · 9d

On an all-new The Weekly Show @nancyayoussef.bsky.social, David Lapan and Thomas Brennan are here to make sense of the Pentagon’s push for tightening press restrictions and the backlash from journalists and media organizations.

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 9d

A Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name—and upend the military justice system. thewarhorse.org/service-memb...

They’ve Never Been Arrested. Why Does the FBI List Thousands of Service Members as Potential Criminals?

Military titling system lists service members as potential criminals, upending their lives. These veterans try to set the record straight.

What Caused Maurice’s PTSD: The Vietnam War or Being Black in America?

The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 10d

He was a Vietnam War veteran but he was viewed as a potential thief, a threat, because “you know.” thewarhorse.org/vietnam-war-...

The partner of a Vietnam War veteran wonders what role race and war played in his PTSD diagnoses.

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Writing Seminar for Combat Medics and Corpsmen

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 12d

They saw gore and death on the battlefield. We're revisiting the stories and lessons learned from the medics and corpsmen of our fourth writing seminar: thewarhorse.org/writing-semi...

Our week-long writing retreat brings together a dozen Post-9/11 medics and corpsmen with leading military reporters, advocates, and bestselling authors.

A multimedia series exploring firsthand accounts—and photos—from a Marine platoon who fought Operation Phantom Fury, the deadliest battle of the Iraq war.

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We're proud to announce that "Shadows of Fallujah," our documentary about one Marine platoon's account of fighting in the Iraq War's bloodiest battle, won the
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The Fallujah Files

I Was Exposed to 150 Blasts While Deployed to Iraq. My Brain Was Changed

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 17d

Thinking of the war and the missions, the firefights, and IEDs makes me relive the moments I would rather forget. It happened long ago, but it seems like it was yesterday. thewarhorse.org/chaplain-ass...

After being exposed to IED blasts during an Iraq deployment, an Army chaplain's assistant grapples with the effects of traumatic brain injuries and PTSD.

Writing Seminar for Military Spouses 2022

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 18d

Looking back at our writing seminar for military spouses that brought together a cohort of people affected by different military branches. thewarhorse.org/writing-semi...

These Military Moms Turned Their Homes Into Day Cares. Then DOD’s Inspectors Came Knocking

The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 23d

The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules—from storing fruit cups to shoveling snow—are driving them away. thewarhorse.org/military-fam...

Military spouses say defense department regulations hamper family child care centers, even as the military faces child care shortage.

These Military Moms Turned Their Homes Into Day Cares. Then DOD’s Inspectors Came Knocking

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 23d

The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules—from storing fruit cups to shoveling snow—are driving them away.
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Military spouses say defense department regulations hamper family child care centers, even as the military faces child care shortage.

Forced to Leave Because of Her Gender Identity, a Sailor Found a New Way to Serve

The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 24d

The Navy was my calling and being a naval officer was my full identity. Or so I thought at the time. thewarhorse.org/transgender-...

Transgender sailor ousted from the Navy due to the military's don't ask, don't tell policy goes on to help repeal the act and christen the USS Harvey Milk.

Q&A: What Could the Insurrection Act Mean for the Southern Border?

The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 25d

Invoking the Insurrection Act would give the president very wide latitude to use the military on U.S. soil, free from the major checks and balances that usually come with deploying the military domestically. thewarhorse.org/trump-insurr...

Defense Secretary Hegseth, Secretary of Homeland Security Noem expected to inform Trump on whether to invoke the Insurrection Act over southern border.

Writing Seminar for Gold Star Children

The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 25d

As kids, they experienced firsthand the realities and human cost of military service. Read the essays by our Gold Star Children.
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Learn more about the writing seminar for gold star children and siblings. The War Horse team is honored to help them share their stories of resilience and sacrifice.

Writing Seminar for Incarcerated Veterans

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 26d

As we gear up for our 8th Writing Seminar, we invite you to look back and read the essays from our past cohorts.
In 2024, The War Horse partnered with San Quentin News to help share the stories of an often-forgotten segment of the veteran population. thewarhorse.org/writing-semi...

In April, The War Horse and San Quentin News welcomed award-winning journalists and authors to help 17 incarcerated veterans share their stories.

Women Have Served in Combat Roles for a Decade. The Pentagon is Reopening the Debate

The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Oct 2

Over 100 women have earned their Ranger tabs, and the debate over whether women should serve in combat positions alongside men is generally considered settled.
Or it had been, until very recently. thewarhorse.org/military-sta...

Pete Hegseth has directed Pentagon leaders to review fitness, training standards which could adversely affect women in combat roles

After a Tour in Iraq, His Dog Gave an Army Veteran Something to Live For

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Oct 1

For the better part of a decade, Randolph was my closest friend. Through the tumult of life after war, I could always count on him by my side. thewarhorse.org/army-veteran...

After returning from Iraq war, Army veteran adopts a dog to help his mental health

Wounded Knee Massacre ‘Tarnishes’ Integrity of Medal of Honor

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Sep 26

Women and children were killed at Wounded Knee over a century ago. Since President Trump's first term, there have been efforts to rescind the Medal of Honor from those who participated in the battle. thewarhorse.org/wounded-knee...

After soldiers killed women and children at the end of the Indian Wars, the soldiers received the military’s highest award.

I Was No Longer an Army Nurse. As I Drove Off Base, I Was Ready to Learn Who I Could Be

The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Sep 24

People assume joining the military is a big risk, but for me, it was safer than choosing my own way and being wrong. thewarhorse.org/army-nurse-f...

An Army nurse finds freedom and a renewed sense to find herself after leaving the service, where she was riddled with anxiety.