Jasper Craven
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Past articles by Jasper:
Hazing, Fighting, Sexual Assaults: How Valley Forge Military Academy Devolved Into “Lord of the Flies”
"All they cared about was that there was no negative press." → Read More
The VA Is Ripe for Right-Wing Attacks. Here’s How Biden Can Stop Them.
The president needs to appoint an undersecretary for health who can build on the revolution that remade the agency in the 1990s. → Read More
Denis McDonough’s Last Chance to Fix the Department of Veterans Affairs
The slow march to the privatization of veterans' care began on McDonough's watch. As Biden's VA Secretary, can he turn back the clock? → Read More
Trump’s Favorite Veterans Charity Has Been Very Good for Its CEO. What Now?
Inside The Independence Fund, the Trumpiest vets’ group in Washington. → Read More
As VA Tests Keto Diet To Help Diabetic Patients, Skeptics Raise Red Flags
The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with Virta Health, a California startup that offers remote coaching and monitoring for people with Type 2 diabetes to help them follow the ultra-low… → Read More
On military industrial complex, Sanders’ actions diverge from his rhetoric
Though he rails against Pentagon spending and it belies his progressive roots, the Democratic presidential candidate has long supported military projects, especially those for his home state. → Read More
Q&A: Before F-35s’ arrival, Mayor Weinberger stands by his support
With the controversial jets set to arrive this month, Weinberger spoke with VTDigger about plans to mitigate noise, economic impacts, and whether he has any lingering concerns about the plane’s reliability. → Read More
Leahy presses on with humanitarian efforts in Southeast Asia
The Vermont Democrat led a springtime delegation to a ceremony near Ho Chi Minh City, announcing the launch of a 10-year, $183 million initiative to clean up dioxin, the active chemical in Agent Orange. → Read More
The Congressman Who Turned the VA into a Lobbying Free-For-All
Jeff Miller helped open up the VA to private contractors. Now he’s out of office and lobbying for those businesses. → Read More
Former Vermont National Guard chaplain sanctioned by Lutheran Church
Rev. Calvin Kemp, a Williamstown pastor, was investigated for allegedly coercing a subordinate at the Guard into a sexual relationship. → Read More
Scott requests full review of Guard policies
In a letter to lawmakers, the governor requested more information from the Guard about instances of misbehavior, and sought a review of cases where there may have been 'bias.' → Read More
Lawmakers to hold hearings on Vermont National Guard misconduct
Following a VTDigger investigation into allegations of misconduct, lawmakers say they hope to curb inappropriate workplace behavior, empower Guard investigators, and protect whistleblowers. → Read More
Vermont’s governor, top general defend response to Guard misconduct
Gov. Phil Scott and Maj. Gen. Steven Cray held a joint press conference in which they responded to ‘The Flying Fraternity,’ a VTDigger investigation into the Vermont National Guard. → Read More
Church investigating former National Guard chaplain over sexual misconduct claims
The New England chapter of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has commenced an investigation into Calvin Kemp, currently a pastor in Williamstown. → Read More
The flying fraternity: Whistleblower says Guard retaliated against him
Jeff Rector ‘told leaders they were out of line, and now they are trying to ruin his life,’ a former colleague says. → Read More
The flying fraternity: Female Guard members claim barrage of harassment
'Band of brothers' sexism is toxic, according to women who served in the Vermont Air National Guard. → Read More
The flying fraternity: Ghost soldiers of the Vermont National Guard
The Guard has delayed discharges and improperly accrued federal funds, according to records. → Read More
The flying fraternity: Africa, alcohol and the Afterburner Club
Jet pilots frequently abuse alcohol, Guard members say. → Read More
Vermont political leaders support F-35 basing despite mechanical issues
The Pentagon grounded the F-35 fleet after a crash in South Carolina in September apparently caused by a fuel tube problem. → Read More
VA’s mental health care crisis draws private firms pitching dubious PTSD treatments
“The answer is: If it hasn’t been proven, it’s not something the VA should endorse,” says one agency official. → Read More