The military's complex medical waiver process, which can vary by service and state, has barred potential recruits with well-managed mental health issues.
Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley had been charged with negligent homicide and other alleged offenses in connection with the 2021 death of Pfc. Dalton Beals.
Women in the military still face barriers as basic as uniforms that were designed for a man's body, despite decades of allies championing their service.