{
  "id": 5014177,
  "title": "America’s story intertwined with its military history, but a military-civilian disconnect persists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/americas-story-intertwined-with-its-military-history-but-a-military-5014177",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T04:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/military-who-serves-us-america-250-7e3efd3353bac98cc904b8c1561cd00b"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "America's military history is deeply woven into the fabric of the nation's story, but there remains a significant gap between the military and civilian populations. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, a former member of the Army Reserves, experienced this disconnect firsthand when she sought civilian employment after her service. The interviewers, unfamiliar with her unique background as a Black woman veteran, did not know how to proceed with her application. Galloway-Salazar, now dedicated to advocating for veteran issues, realized then that the interview panel couldn't comprehend her perspective. This illustrates a critical question about the separation between military and civilian life in the United States. How can these two aspects of American life be more closely aligned? Military service has been a central component of American history since the nation's inception in 1776, shaping its physical boundaries and its role in global affairs. The experiences of soldiers and sailors, as well as the impacts of conflicts, are reflected in various facets of American society, from educational curricula and monuments to public rituals and expressions of gratitude. However, despite the pervasive influence of military history, many Americans remain disconnected from the realities of military life. Only a small fraction of adults serve in the military, and those who do often come from specific communities and regions. This concentration of military service can result in an uneven distribution of the burdens and responsibilities associated with it.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — The realization brought Qwynn Galloway-Salazar to tears. She was looking for civilian work two decades ago after leaving the Army Reserves, but what she saw was the disconnect between her and the panel of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "America’s story intertwined with its military history, but a military-civilian disconnect persists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/americas-story-intertwined-with-its-military-history-but-a-military-5009103",
        "published": "2026-09-02T04:03:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}