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Appeals Court Says Pentagon Policy Illegally Barred Transgender Troops

Appeals Court Says Pentagon Policy Illegally Barred Transgender Troops

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 5, 2026

A federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that a Pentagon policy directed by the Trump Administration likely violated constitutional protections by targeting transgender Service Members, giving the administration another court setback while parts of the policy remain...
Pentagon to Continue Support for Scouting America After Youth Organization Agrees to Policy Demands, New Benefits for Military Families

Pentagon to Continue Support for Scouting America After Youth Organization Agrees to Policy Demands, New Benefits for Military Families

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 27, 2026

The Pentagon has reached a new agreement with Scouting America that preserves the military’s longstanding partnership with the youth group while requiring the rollback of so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Defense (War) Secretary Pete Hegseth said...
Pentagon Flags Thousands of Military Images for Removal in ‘DEI Purge’

Pentagon Flags Thousands of Military Images for Removal in ‘DEI Purge’

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 10, 2025

The Department of Defense has flagged over 26,000 images for removal across all military branches as part of an effort to eliminate content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI. However, the final number could be much higher, with estimates suggesting as...
New Rules Simplify Military Base Access for Veterans and Caregivers

New Rules Simplify Military Base Access for Veterans and Caregivers

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 25, 2024

Veterans with service-connected disabilities and their caregivers now have easier access to military bases under new rules announced by DoD and the VA. The changes, which took effect on November 1, allow eligible individuals to register for recurring access using...
New VSAFE Website and Call Center Launched to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams

New VSAFE Website and Call Center Launched to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams

by Rikki Almanza | Aug 22, 2024

A new website and call center have been launched by the VA and the Biden-Harris Administration to protect Veterans, Service Members, and their families from fraud and scams. The website, VSAFE.gov, and the call center at 1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233), are designed...
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