Steve Walsh | WHRO

A Navy investigation into the suicide of a sailor on the USS Roosevelt reveals a toxic culture aboard the carrier.

The so-called Philly 15 were exonerated recently. They were a group of African-American soldiers protesting racist treatment during World War II. At the time, the Philly 15 were discharged as unfit.

Veterans have seen a historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure – but some companies are charging thousands of dollars to help them file. The same services are provided free around the country.

The number of veterans applying for benefits has risen since Congress passed the PACT Act in 2022, attracting companies charging predatory fees.

Overall, women make up roughly 9% of special operations, though women are roughly 20% of the armed forces.

It's part of a series of personnel rule changes to improve service member retention.

The city's approved budget for the next year didn't set aside new funding for cemetery maintenance or improvements.