The Hatch Act bars federal officials from participating in political activities while serving in their official capacity and in their federal workplace.
Though the military spouse unemployment rate has stubbornly remained over 20% for more than a decade, new resources designed to help are added every year.
China's efforts to recruit former fighter pilots from U.S. and allied militaries have evolved as the West has spread the word that vets might be targeted.
The U.S. is continuing to find ways to fortify defenses across the Pacific to deter China and counter its influence. The Philippines is key to that effort.