Carson Frame | Texas Public Radio

When their government fell two years ago, tens of thousands of Afghans went to the U.S. under a temporary program that soon expires. Now, they face an uncertain future.

The Pentagon policy reimburses service members for travel expenses and offers up to 21 days of leave for abortions and fertility treatment.

More than 100 military installations are in states where abortion is now banned.

Military families can move to new bases if they're stationed in states with laws hostile to LGBTQ people. But families who try to take advantage of the program may face barriers.

More than four years after a former airman killed 26 people at a rural Texas church, advocates say the military still needs to do more to prevent violent service members and veterans from owning guns.