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There are reports that some are pressuring the Defense Department to reassess its relationship with the Scouts, with critics complaining that it’s “woke” since it now allows girls. I don’t know about woke, but I know it awakened something in me. thewarhorse.org/boy-scouts-p...

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As Trump was proclaiming the government recognizes “only two genders," War Horse reporter Sonner Kehrt was with Army Maj. Alivia Stehlik, a West Point grad who is trans. Today, the SCOTUS allowed the banning of transgender people from the military. thewarhorse.org/transgender-...

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To this day, I frequently replay the sound of Frank’s voice, the voices of the Viet Cong, and the sound of the gunfire. #Vietnam thewarhorse.org/army-soldier...

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We know it can be been hard to keep up with the executive orders, memos, and social media posts so we built #OperationTimeline, a chronological exploration of the Trump administration's actions focusing on the #Military and #Veterans. Explore the timeline: thewarhorse.org/trump-timeli...

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VIETNAM WAR: My grandfather likes to think about the experiences he had when he was not fighting, all the good that came out of it, all the hard work he put into his time there, and all the happy memories he made, rather than the fighting and shooting. thewarhorse.org/vietnam-war-...

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A series of recent DOD decisions could make it harder for women to serve in combat roles. thewarhorse.org/military-sta...

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Today, 160 women have earned their Army 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. From @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social:

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Meet the woman who was a toddler when she loaded into a C-130 as Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces. The boy who wanted to give back to his adopted country and became a paratrooper. And, the veterans who helped their journey to a new life. thewarhorse.org/vietnam-refu...

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One woman's quest to say ‘thank you’ led to the colonel who ran her refugee camp and the aircraft maintainer who may have loaded her onto a C-130 and life in America thewarhorse.org/vietnam-refu...

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In 2019 Veterans Guardian received a cease and desist letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It didn't stop them from doing business. thewarhorse.org/va-benefits-...

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VIETNAM WAR: Marines will tell you, there are defining moments in the journey to becoming a Marine veteran that eclipse the boot camp experience. thewarhorse.org/marine-learn...

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Veterans Guardian is fighting laws that would stop unaccredited veterans benefits claims consultants from doing business. They say their company gives veterans a choice. Critics say they’re guardians of greed. thewarhorse.org/va-benefits-...

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem are expected to deliver a report to President Trump that will include whether the president should invoke the Insurrection Act. What does that mean? thewarhorse.org/trump-insurr...

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Someone suggested that we bring a bit of Western culture to the Catholic orphanage in Vietnam with Easter eggs. The nuns told the kids about a rabbit that left colored eggs for children to find and eat. The problem: There was a cultural disconnect. thewarhorse.org/air-force-te...

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PURPLE UP! Day: As excited as I had been to move “to the States,” it hadn’t occurred to me that I might feel like a stranger in what was supposed to be my home. I didn’t associate America with home yet. #MOMC thewarhorse.org/a-military-c...

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VIETNAM WAR: The Air Force had taken a huge chunk of my life had been taken from me. I’d missed all the major milestones of my generation. In general, as I believe I mentioned, I had a bad attitude. thewarhorse.org/air-force-ve...

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Some of the U.S. military’s most defining innovations are things we use on the home front everyday. But Congress reduces funding for research, development, and evaluation programs at the DOD. thewarhorse.org/trump-budget...

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We've been documenting the first 75 days of actions taken by the Trump administration that impact veterans and the military in partnership with ‬@thewarhorsenews.bsky.social. The timeline links to executive orders, other official actions, articles, social media posts, and more. Check it out now:

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We are compiling a timeline of the Trump administration's actions focusing on the military and veterans. From Inauguration Day to the ongoing cultural and operational overhaul of the DOD and VA. It's all here! In partnership with @hrcberkeley.bsky.social thewarhorse.org/trump-timeli...

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He was the first Black man I had ever met or, for that matter, even talked with. He included me in his circle of friends. I would never have expected what they taught me: There was an entirely different Air Force if you were Black and male. thewarhorse.org/veteran-witn...

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VIETNAM WAR: Few days pass when my mind doesn’t return to something I learned in the sun, mud, and rain. ⁠ ⁠ “Vietnam veteran” is a big part of who I am.⁠ ⁠ Follow along as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war that defined a generation.⁠ thewarhorse.org/vietnam-vete...

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Valérie André defied German orders during World War II to continue her university studies and was nearly arrested by the Gestapo. She would go on to be a trailblazing helicopter rescue pilot during the Vietnam War and France’s first female Army general. thewarhorse.org/french-army-...

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: I’d heard countless times we didn’t belong. We were weak. Inferior. Emotionally unfit. We’d impede the mission, cause a distraction. Crying tears over leaving my husband behind would just be ammo for their arsenal. thewarhorse.org/line-of-depa...

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More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.’ thewarhorse.org/kids-caring-...

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Change is both constant and difficult for a military family. When Robin Porter was in sixth grade in Edmond, Oklahoma, girls were taught home economics. So, she took the class again, and again, and again, and again. Change. Adapt. Repeat. thewarhorse.org/air-force-mo...

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We're proud to announce Thomas Brennan's firsthand account of the Iraq War's bloodiest battle was runner-up for the @opcofamerica.bsky.social Ed Cunningham Award for best magazine-style, long-form narrative feature in print or digital on an international story. thewarhorse.org/fallujah-fil...

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The War Horse is seeking long-term freelance beat reporters to expand our award-winning coverage of the human impact of military service. Our priority topics are: Military families, Health care, DOD waste, fraud and abuse. thewarhorse.org/careers/posi...

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: The volunteer support structure that once existed is fading away. The military was relying upon an antiquated system while the needs of many families were not being met. I knew that I was in a position to do something. thewarhorse.org/from-annoyan...

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I have never asked my children how they felt about my military service. I don’t want to know. I’m scared to ask. thewarhorse.org/marine-wonde...

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WE'RE HIRING! We're looking for an investigative reporter and operations manager to join our team! #jobopening #job thewarhorse.org/careers/

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Are you a veteran or military spouse who recently lost your job due to federal agency cuts? Are you experiencing any interruptions, cancelations or delays to your medical care or benefits? How is all this affecting your family? #veteran #servicemember #milspo

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: Stop acting like a woman in uniform is some kind of novelty. #womenshistorymonth thewarhorse.org/im-not-a-sir...

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has repeatedly promised that their quest to shrink the federal government will not harm veterans or their care. But VA employees say it's already happening. thewarhorse.org/va-employees...

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Chaos, confusion, and lack of clarity. Do agency watchdogs serve the people or partisan politics? thewarhorse.org/watchdogs-we...

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Word out of OSD that they're renaming Fort Moore as Fort Benning, but again have picked a different Benning who wasn't a Confederate leader (therefore complying with the law). @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social had a personal essay on the name change last month that's worth a read.

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Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, signed a memorandum on March 3 renaming Fort Moore in Georgia to Fort Benning. The Army post's name was named after Lt. Gen. Harold “Hal” and Julie Moore two years ago. Read what their son had to say thewarhorse.org/why-fort-moo...

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: If you could have seen the hell she walked through with grace and dignity—and carried forward—only an idiot could not respect that grit. Read our Captain R. Van's story, first published in September 2023: thewarhorse.org/navy-leaders... #womenshistorymonth

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When the country goes to war, it isn’t only the military that pays the price. thewarhorse.org/nonprofit-la...

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Today is the anniversary of the Persian Gulf War. The Pentagon expected upward of 30,000 American troops would be wounded or killed in Operation Desert Storm but the troops on the ground knew something folks back home didn't. #gulfwar thewarhorse.org/fighting-to-...

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As I strolled through aisles past folding tables and blankets at a California, swap meet, I saw a plaque tossed on the ground. Under the word “to,” the soldier’s name was typed in all caps. Under “for,” there was only one simple word: “HEROISM.” thewarhorse.org/story-behind...

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If Scott Dubis had been on active duty, his wife, Shay, would have been eligible for certain benefits. But Scott was a military contractor who had little in the way of support or resources. @warcontractors.bsky.social aims to change that. thewarhorse.org/nonprofit-la...

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEATURE: Veterans Affairs administers the majority of the nation’s nearly 200 other national cemeteries and soldiers’ lots. VA also maintains nine Confederate-only cemeteries or gravesites. thewarhorse.org/veterans-aff...

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My Dad was a commander in the Vietnam War. My Mom changed how the military cares for widows. Those who advocate for changing the name ignore the character of Hal & Julie Moore. Their courage, competency, and dedication to the nation and Army families. thewarhorse.org/why-fort-moo...

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH REFLECTION: The unequal treatment and harassment of Black service members in the communities in which they live and serve are rarely discussed. Acknowledging these experiences—and sharing them—is crucial. #blackhistorymonth thewarhorse.org/military-ser...

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Flags. Best dresses. High heels. Fanfare. Homecoming. But what happens next? #valentinesday #homecoming thewarhorse.org/the-many-dif...

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Breaking the law is ‘worth it,’ these veterans say, for ‘10 years of therapy in one session.’ thewarhorse.org/veterans-suf...

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Black women sergeants major say they’ve built a culture of camaraderie, both as soldiers and as Black women. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Donna Brock says reaching back down and lifting each other up, the mentoring, is key. thewarhorse.org/half-of-us-a...

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What others need to know, is you are beyond loved by someone, and you need to talk about the sh*t that’s going on in your mind, no matter what it is. The destruction and torment your loved ones face is something you can’t possibly imagine. thewarhorse.org/army-service...

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEATURE: “Theirs was a critical form of patriotism. They wanted to really fight to make America a country that was worth fighting for.” #blackhistorymonth #blackservicemembers thewarhorse.org/black-us-mil...

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