@kwilliams101

author, veteran, mom, kidney donor

 Northern Virginia
Joined April 2009
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This abomination can not stain DC. washingtonpost.com/politics/…

Veterans and Democrats intensify fight against Trump’s planned arch

Opponents of the 250-foot triumphal arch project say it could disrupt military burials at Arlington, during construction and after its completion.

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What's happening with the Trans Military Ban? Find out Thursday at 6PM at this SPARTA Pride free online briefing: givebutter.com/sparta-briefi…

SPARTA Pride Public Briefing

Updates on the current state of the trans military ban

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What's hot this week in the military/veteran space? I brought you the highlights! kaylawilliams101.substack.co…
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Must-read. theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0…

The Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln Deserve Better

The treatment of those on board betrays the promise made by the 16th president himself.

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More proof that Trump (& Hegseth) don't actually give a 💩 about troops: the budget to search for remains of MIAs is dropping even as they demand an ever greater defense budget. thewarhorse.org/missing-troo…

Where the Pentagon Can’t Go, a Small Nonprofit Searches for America’s War Dead

War Horse reporter follows a nonprofit as it searches for the three American soldiers executed during World War II in Marawi.

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My latest piece: a roundup of memoirs by military women in the past decade or so. Read & share (this link AND the books!): kaylawilliams101.substack.co…
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National Security Leaders for America Statement on Dismissal of Stars & Stripes Leadership TL:DR - it's bad. substack.com/inbox/post/2131…
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All the Mil/Vet news you need - now with more fiber! kaylawilliams101.substack.co…
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Grateful to Reps Moulton & Houlahan for speaking out on this <3 militarytimes.com/veterans/2…

Lawmakers demand VA bring back LGBTQ+ care coordinators

Lawmakers are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to bring back dedicated LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinators.

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DON'T MISS THIS new piece from The War Horse thewarhorse.org/iran-war-wou…

They Survived an Iran War Drone Attack. Six Months Later, They're Struggling to Get Care

Troops wounded in the Iran War say their healthcare treatment is riddled with delayed testing and inconsistent care.

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Why has VA been raked over the coals for its troubled EHR modernization while the equally troubled one at DoD hasn't been covered? Because of the type of issues Alexa covers here: troops AND THEIR SPOUSES are pressured to be quiet. thewarhorse.org/rules-milita…

How to Be a Proper Military Wife: Dress Modestly, Smile, and Keep Opinions to Yourself

An Air Force wife learns the unspoken rules for military spouses, including how to dress, what to say, and to support someone else's career

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This podcast is worth your time. It's a complex story that doesn't get enough attention but has lots of lessons for other industries in which profit and public good perhaps can't easily coexist. federalnewsnetwork.com/agenc…
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My thoughts on the recently-released annual report on military sexual assault kaylawilliams101.substack.co…
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Incredible story; worth your time to read. thewarhorse.org/jim-capers-m…

He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades To Receive It?

Retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr. served with "the lost detachment" in Vietnam. He was award the highest military honor for his heroism.

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The pettiest, smallest people in the world. cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-co…

Pentagon officials considering firing longtime Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say

Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump...

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I don't love this headline (though maybe it gets more clicks). More like "What is VA's process for evaluating the evidence of benefits and harms of various treatment options and deciding what to offer veterans?" (not as catchy for sure!) militarytimes.com/veterans/2…

Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook

Why can’t veterans always get FDA-approved treatments through VA? VA's Dr Wiecher explains how evidence, safety, guidelines and resources shape VA care.

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Don't miss this terrific in-depth piece on the state of military recruiting from Steve Beynon: abcnews.com/Politics/new-rec…
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My latest - programs to help veterans get physically active: kaylawilliams101.substack.co…
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I think Eisenhower probably would have some choice insights on this propublica.org/article/gener…

Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing

General Dynamics opened a Texas factory to churn out artillery shells for Ukraine, but the machines kept breaking. Robot arms smashed into things. Hunks of metal crashed to the floor. There was even...

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"former Navy SEAL who told police that he accidentally shot himself while visiting a national park, filed a bill this week to allow special operations veterans and service members to carry concealed firearms nationwide, bypassing state restrictions" marinecorpstimes.com/news/pe…

Bill seeks nationwide concealed carry for special operators

A senator and special operations veteran with a scrutinized story of a gunshot wound filed a bill to let special operators carry nationwide.

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