Fort Bragg Soldiers Weigh in on Possible Danger Pay Cuts
The Pentagon is considering cutting back “danger pay” — increased pay for soldiers deploying abroad — in certain locations around the world. Michael Futch at the Fayetteville Observer collected feedback from Fort Bragg soldiers and spouses on the consequences of such cuts. “It’s really a slap in the face,” a Special Forces major told Futch. Full story.
Wading Through Soldier Mental Health Screening Data
Adam Ashton from the Tacoma News Tribune reports on the results of a mental 
health survey at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Assisted by infographics, Ashton makes sense of the numbers and analyzes the breakdown of soldiers who were removed from combat missions before deployment due to mental health issues, as well as those who were treated and returned to duty. Full story.
Healing Through visual creativity for Wounded Warriors
A photography class for Marines in the Wounded Warrior program at Camp Pendleton encourages those suffering from injuries to express themselves through the images they create. “It has allowed me to tell a story without me having to talk about it,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Ghering. Michael Gardner from the San Diego Union-Tribune has the story, including some of the students’ photos.
American Legion Membership Dwindling
Sandra Constantine of The Republican newspaper in Massachusetts reports on the declining numbers in the American Legion organization. Chapters across the country are struggling to attract younger members and demonstrate the benefits of joining. Full story.
