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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 3d

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...

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

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

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 3d

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

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

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 4d

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

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

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.

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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

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

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 4d

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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Writing Seminar for Gold Star Children

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.

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 6d

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...

Writing Seminar for Incarcerated Veterans

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 16d

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...

Wounded Knee Massacre ‘Tarnishes’ Integrity of Medal of Honor

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

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

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...

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

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

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · 19d

We're hiring a Data Reporter to reveal the untold stories and explain the trends behind the biggest issues facing the military and veterans communities.

What we offer:
🟢 401k match
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🟢 Digital privacy services

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

As the Pentagon aims to save money and reduce family stress by cutting back on the military rite known as PCS, not everyone is happy. thewarhorse.org/military-fam...

‘I Don't Want To Be Stuck.’ Meet the Military Families Who Love To Move

Families who enjoy the military frequent moves lifestyle are upset the Defense Department plans to curtail permanent change of station moves.

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

The story that needs to be told isn’t about rising above, overcoming, or finding redemption in suffering. ⁠

It's about an ordinary Tuesday when you realize you’ve been holding your breath for six months.⁠ thewarhorse.org/marine-pilot...

The Heartbreakingly Common Story of My Military Suicide Attempt

Marine Corps fighter pilot who struggled with his mental health and attempted suicide learns his story is ordinary among the military community.

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

Ben Hagans idyllic childhood in the Philippines abruptly ended when Imperial Japan invaded. He and his parents spent most of World War II in Japanese prisoner-of-war camps where he was a witness to the executions of U.S. soldiers: thewarhorse.org/wwii-pow-exe...

POW Witness: He Was Forced to Watch an Execution of U.S. Soldiers. 80 Years After WWII, His Story Sparks a Search for Their Remains

World War II prisoner of war who witnessed the execution of US soldiers in the Philippines shares his story to help find their remains.

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Global War on Terrorism began when the Twin Towers fell on September 11, 2001. A moment in history that defined a generation and would go on to spur two “forever wars”— in Afghanistan and, later, Iraq—and numerous conflicts around the world.
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The "Forever Wars" that Defined a Generation

Multiple wars and global conflicts were caused by the Global War on Terrorism that started on September 11 and went on for over 20 years.

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

Those who lost the least on 9/11 are often the most eager to recount their tales, details of where and when.

It’s a bit more complicated for military families. thewarhorse.org/9-11-attack-...

Fear and Uncertainty Followed the Sept. 11 Attacks. What Was Real and What Was a Good Headline?

After the Twin Towers came down in the 9/11 terrorist attack, military families lived with fear and anxiety.

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Sep 5

National Guardsmen don’t just spring up out of nowhere. Thousands of Americans must put jobs, families, and every other aspect of civilian life on hold to answer the call. thewarhorse.org/trump-nation...

‘Not Like Calling 911’—How A National Guard Call-Up Actually Works

Who has control over the National Guard? How do National Guard troops juggle military service with civilian life responsibilities?

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Sep 3

I still can remember the delicious pleasure of escaping the pressure of the job and the boredom of the place by dropping into my bunk with a great book.
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On a Remote Military Base During the Vietnam War, Books Offered an Escape

During the Vietnam War, an Air Force radio operator becomes the librarian of a remote base in the Philippines.

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

V-J Day: The Marines who fought in the Pacific during World War II could never imagine living peaceably with the Japanese. thewarhorse.org/at-iwo-jima-...

In the Shadow of Iwo Jima We Found Camaraderie and Peace With Grandsons of the Enemy

On Iwo Jima at the end of his U.S. Marine Corps career, Adam Walker found peace with Japanese servicemembers—the grandsons of America’s one-time enemy.

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Aug 30

As the last U.S. military planes left Afghanistan four years ago and the Taliban reclaimed Kabul, the service members and veterans who fought there over the course of 20 years were left with complicated feelings about their service. thewarhorse.org/topic/afghan...

Afghanistan Archives

View the Afghanistan archives. The War Horse is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom educating the public on the military through military news, forums, and writing seminars.

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

Veterans Affairs officials insist there are no caps on mental health care, but providers in multiple states disagree. thewarhorse.org/va-mental-he...

‘We Need to Terminate Treatment’: VA Mental Health Providers Say They Are Under Pressure to Limit Care

Veterans Affairs mental health providers say they are being pressured to curtail therapy sessions for veterans. VA says they following evidence-based best practices.

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

The 'Forever' Wars: With the fall of Bagram, and the whole of Afghanistan, comes a loss of self. It’s a sentiment I suspect many veterans of that war can understand.

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The Grieving for Afghanistan Must be Done as a Community

As The War Ends, It’s Time to Welcome The Troops Home. Here’s How.

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David Roza @davidroza.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Army and helos are like peas and carrots, so why is the fleet shrinking?

Find out in my first byline for
@thewarhorsenews.bsky.social 👇

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Why Is the Army Chopping Away at Its Chopper Fleet?

The Army announced cuts to helicopter units as part of its budget cuts and efforts to modernize the force based on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Aug 22

QUICK TAKE: Heavy helicopter losses among Russian forces in Ukraine led top U.S. Army officials to question the survivability of helicopters in future conflicts thewarhorse.org/army-cuts-he...

Why Is the Army Chopping Away at Its Chopper Fleet?

The Army announced cuts to helicopter units as part of the military's budget cuts and efforts to modernize the force.

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The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Aug 20

I was the target of anti-Semitic comments from platoon mates and others. But being a Jew also made me an asset. thewarhorse.org/jewish-veter...

100-year-old Veteran Kept Jewish Prayer Book Over His Heart as He Confronted the Holocaust

A 100-year-old Jewish Army veteran deals with anti-Semitism in his unit during his World War II service as he meets victims of the Holocaust.

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