Posts by Natalie Jones


Invisible injury comic; brain injury centers closed; new fit for Army combat uniforms

(Jul. 26, 2013)

Illustrating the moral consequences of war A short online illustrated story explores the concept of “moral injury” for veterans who have returned from combat, and the difficult they may have in dealing with the consequences. The project is a collaboration … Continue reading →


NSA protest rally in Utah; new DC bakery to train veterans; V on Wyoming driver’s licenses

(Jul. 19, 2013)

Utah Privacy Advocates Protest at NSA Data Center With a local look at reaction to the leaks regarding the NSA’s phone data surveillance policies,  Kristen Moulton of the Salt Lake Tribune covers a July 4th protest at the NSA’s Utah … Continue reading →


Danger pay cuts; mental health screening; healing power of photography; shrinking Legion ranks

(Jul. 11, 2013)

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 … Continue reading →


From the Marine Corps to space; war crime conviction overturned; camouflage crackdown

(Jul. 03, 2013)

Elite Marine Corps test pilot to become astronaut Guy Kovner of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat profiles a Marine Corps major who will join seven other men and women in a few months to train as part of NASA’s 21st … Continue reading →


Costly drug busts; Navy rethinks handling of sexual assault cases; Virginia program promotes hiring vets; dog tags returned to Vietnam vet

(Jun. 26, 2013)

Minor Drug Busts Bankrupting west Texas Town The small town of Sierra Blanca in West Texas operates a busy checkpoint on Highway 10, making a number of drug arrests each year that’s disproportionate to the town’s population of about 3,300. … Continue reading →


Making military meals tastier; memorial for combat dogs; home-buying help for widows

(Jun. 18, 2013)

Research Aims to Make Military Meals, Ready to Eat Tastier Our military’s meals have to be hardy enough to withstand high temperatures and rough conditions, but also nutritious and, ideally, tasty. Researchers at NC State are working on that last … Continue reading →


Expanded Air Force museum; plan to fortify New Orleans; POW gathering; illustrated Army history

(Jun. 04, 2013)

Ohio Air Force Museum To Get New Hangar The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is planning an expansion that will bring an additional group of planes to a new … Continue reading →


Marine and dog reunite; Army simulates Afghan meetings; vets flock to college

(May. 22, 2013)

A community reunites a dog with its marine best friend A Marine and the dog he formed a tight bond with while both were serving in Afghanistan were reunited in Iowa through the efforts of a local Elks club. Sgt. … Continue reading →


Veterans charity fraud; teaching sex assault healing; WWII bomb found at Navy school

(May. 15, 2013)

Ohio Attorney General cracks down on fraudulent veterans charities Raising money in the name of veterans can be a lucrative business, but those doing so in Ohio should watch out — the state’s attorney general’s office has been rooting out … Continue reading →


Pentagon clears up censorship suspicions; DOD protects wildlife; drone protests in NY; Northwestern group supports student vets

(May. 03, 2013)

Blocked Christian website causes confusion on bases A conspiracy theory began brewing last week when service members discovered that the Southern Baptist Convention website was blocked on some military bases. Turns out it was because of malware on the site, … Continue reading →


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