A new RAND study found high rates of problems with alcohol among veterans of of every era. It's the Department of the Air Force’s latest attempt to reform how domestic abuse is handled, but critics say more could be done to address the problem. When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused. The incidents happened between 2006 and 2010. Stefan Zappey was named teacher of the year for his district in 2007. Concerns linger about the number counselors booted from the program for abusing high-school students. An Army colonel fired last year from his brigade command post will now face a court-martial for alleged sexual abuse. The program also shows improved metrics on other negative behaviors such as substance abuse. Department policies mandate waits of up to 30 days for VA care before outside options can be considered. The Army increasingly discharges soldiers for violent crimes rather than face trial. A federal watchdog called for ending the practice in 1978. By Vianna Davila, Lexi Churchill and Ren Larson and Davis Winkie 19 months ago Federal prosecutors have argued that the sentences given to the former Army major and his wife were too lenient. Load More