Military

Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted the state guard move as historical, yet one former military officer says state militias have a dark past that should not be overlooked.

The Grey Team, a Boca Raton nonprofit, has worked with more than 700 veterans since its founding seven years ago. The organization uses a 90-day program of exercise and high-tech machines.

There are a variety of events commemorating the Memorial Day weekend in the greater Tampa Bay region.

The annual observance honors RAF cadets who died in Central Florida while training for World War II.

70,000 inspections yielded more than 2,100 findings of mold. Now, the Army has begun a service-wide initiative to detect and clean it up sooner.

The Pentagon policy reimburses service members for travel expenses and offers up to 21 days of leave for abortions and fertility treatment.

Research into psychedelic drugs was halted in the 1960s amid concern about recreational use. Now, the VA is among dozens of medical providers resuming that work.

Tampa doctors advised a delegation from Ukraine about how to rehabilitate people wounded during the country's ongoing war with Russia. Ukrainian medical specialists say they expect some soldiers and civilians will need lifelong support.

A VA-sponsored committee looked into the needs of female veterans. The fact-finding committee's report also focused on outreach to connect women to a wide range of benefits.

Hakimullah Hamim is adjusting to his new life as a married, 30-year-old data analyst for an insurance firm.

The number of employees and residents were reduced as COVID spread. This week, Bob Asztalos with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs tells a state Senate committee that wages are finally competitive and people are being rehired.

The National Guard fell about 9,000 troops short of its goal in 2022. Some states are improving their outreach and incentive plans to try to counter that trend.