Rachel Nostrant

Rachel Nostrant is a Marine Corps veteran and freelance journalist, with work published in Reuters, New York Magazine, Military Times and more.

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Demonstrators gather during a vigil outside the Israeli Embassy, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Washington.

Veterans Burn Uniforms in Solidarity with Airman Who Died After Setting Himself on Fire to Protest Gaza War

Veteran protesters in Portland, Oregon, set their military uniforms on fire Wednesday in memoriam of Senior Airman Aaron...

Tulley's Gate at Fort Belvoir in Virginia.

Army Lieutenant Colonel at Fort Belvoir Accused of More than 16 Allegations of Domestic Abuse, Assault

The charge sheet against Lt. Col. Ashley R. Ellis details how he allegedly beat, harassed and emotionally abused his wife...

Then Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin testifies

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Gen. David W. Allvin takes office as a range of emerging and ongoing conflicts rage and corners of the world become...

All US Commissaries Plan to Offer Home Delivery of Groceries Starting in Late Summer

The home deliveries, set to begin in late summer, are planned as an expansion of the agency's COVID-19 pandemic-era...

Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers from 106th Cavalry live hand grenade training

A Week After Suspending Reenlistment Bonuses, Army National Guard Says It Found Money to Reinstate the Incentives

The Army National Guard restarted issuing reenlistment bonuses on March 8, just a week after the program was suspended due to...

U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter pilots fly overhead

2 Army Apache Helicopter Pilots Injured But Stable After Training Crash at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

The incident comes after two National Guard Apache crashes in February, and an active-duty helicopter crash overseas late...

Reenlistment ceremony in front of a CH-47 Chinook at Fort Drum

Army Unveils Occupational Fields that Need More Soldiers – and Bonuses to Get Them Filled

Referred to as "precision retention," the program highlights overcrowded occupational specialties, such as cavalry scouts and...

U.S. Marine during the Annual Rifle Qualification at Camp Lejeune

The Marine Corps Is Changing How Marines Qualify on the Rifle Range

The changes, which are effective immediately, include a greater focus on getting Marines to shoot at expert levels versus...

Military's Rural Tricare Beneficiaries Are Struggling to Find Care Amid Post-COVID Hospital Closures

Service members, veterans and their families who live in rural areas in the U.S. are struggling to access medical care as...

Marine Corps Band have their Dress Blue Alpha uniforms inspected

Marine Corps Tosses Hosiery Requirement for Female Marines

Previously, Marines were required to wear full-length, nylon pantyhose in either skin or smoky-toned hues, depending on...

Veterans Affairs Department in Washington.

Consulting Firm McKinsey's Role in VA Opioid Prescriptions Sparks New Concerns Among Lawmakers

House lawmakers are demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs about consulting firm McKinsey and Company's...

man carries combat gear as he leaves Poland to fight in Ukraine, at the border crossing in Medyka

The Journey Home from Ukraine for Fallen Americans

Families can spend months waiting to learn the fates of their loved ones, before being forced to trudge through mountains of...

Naval Special Warfare Group Eight’s new pennant

Navy SEAL Commodore for Special Warfare Group Fired for 'Behavior Related' Issue

Capt. Richard A. Zaszewski was relieved of his command by Rear Adm. Keith Davids, head of Naval Special Warfare Command, for...

Navy Officer Arrested for Alleged Rape of Teenager He Met on Dating App

Lt. Cmdr. Lucas Jose Martinez, 61, was arrested March 13 for the alleged third-degree rape of a child, commercial sexual...

Sailors Will Now Get 24/7 Access to All Base Gyms Under Navy's New Policy

The change stems from the desire to help sailors who were working outside of regular hours, such as those on night shifts...

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