Black junior enlisted airmen are 86% more likely to receive non-judicial punishment or be referred to a court-martial over their white peers — but are less likely to be convicted, a new federally funded Rand Corp. study analyzing racial disparities within the service shows. Despite the alarming numbers, the Rand Corp. study released earlier this […]
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Army’s former top enlisted soldier still looking out for soldiers and families with new job
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – For decades, Army Emergency Relief has been there like a rock, helping soldiers and families get through times of trouble. Army Emergency Relief, founded in 1942, serves as the Army’s official nonprofit and helps soldiers, retired soldiers and Army families get through emergencies with grants, interest-free loans and scholarships. “I […]
Defense Department financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future on MS Coast
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the Dec. 20 edition of Military Times. A Defense Department agency dedicated to caring for aging enlisted veterans is facing financial shortfalls that could deplete its trust fund within 20 years and affect its ability to serve those retired and former service members, a government watchdog has found. […]