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Women who enlist in the US military and are deployed have a much higher risk of being raped or sexually assaulted than women in combat being killed.

Some studies are showing that eating disorders are significantly prevalent within the military exceeding the numbers of people with eating disorders in civilian life.

The US Supreme Court has examined sex discrimination in diverse contexts including military service, education, and criminal law. These are the key cases.

Review of Naomi Novik's Temeraire

Pioneers of aviation were often regarded as mad, brave or charismatic. De Laroche was no different. 22 October 2009 is the 100th anniversary of her first solo flight.

People in the peace movement are often branded as unpatriotic because, supposedly, they do not support the troops. However, in many cases, this is simply not true.

Officials plan to use Thai villages for a development project, displacing over 80 000 indigenous people.

Reformed at the end of World War Two, the Luxembourg Army grew to an amazing 10,000 men, fought in Korea, held the line in the Cold War and now serves with NATO overseas.

Pierre and Marya are entangled in Prince Vassily's plot to marry his children for money; meanwhile, Prince Andrei and Nicholas Rostov fight in the Battle of Austerlitz

With women joining national military and police in greater numbers, it is critical that Member States contribute even more female personnel to the United Nations.

Women who kept their hair long during WWII favoured layered, wavy, feminine cuts with a lot of body. Peekaboo bangs, snoods and Victory Rolls were popular for 1940s hair.

VA medical centers have been providing health care to America's veterans for many years. Learn about their history and what makes them different from private hospitals.

A commissioned Lieutenant in the WAVES, Stratton led Women Reserves in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.

Nick Hornby, like UK counterparts Helen Fielding and Irvine Welsh, struck worldwide gold with his novels. But a lesser-known short story of his is also worth attention.

Despite personal tragedy and losses, Hancock remained dedicated and loyal to the U.S. Navy. Her work for the Navy through two world wars opened doors for women.

In 2002, a young Afghanistan taxi driver named Dilawar was transported to a living hell that ended in subjection to torturous interrogations and ultimate death.