Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
By Michael Phillips | The Thunder Report x Fatherand.Co “They told me I’d never be alone.But when I left the service — and lost my family — no one called.Not …
The Thunder Report highlights the alarming suicide rates among U.S. service members, linking prevalent family separation and administrative stress to mental health crises. Despite significant data showcasing these trends, the Pentagon fails to connect family advocacy outcomes to suicide prevention, resulting in institutional negligence that leads to tragic losses.
Collateral Damage — Suicide, Stigma, and the Military Parent Crisis Read More
The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) within the military is critiqued for lacking due process, as it allows decisions on allegations to be made without the accused’s presence or counsel. This system, coupled with a high “met criteria” rate, has severe consequences on service members’ careers and well-being, often leading to irreversible harm.
Weaponized FAP: How DoD’s Family Court Ends Careers and Families — Without a Trial Read More
Lydia D. York, a veteran and whistleblower, exposes corruption in Montgomery County, accusing leaders of enabling illegal eviction and homelessness of veterans. Allegations include misappropriated HUD-VASH vouchers and bureaucratic indifference. Amid rising homelessness, rather than assisting veterans, county officials seem focused on more glamorous projects, highlighting systemic failures and a lack of accountability.
Rockville’s “Wild Wild West”: Veterans Betrayed, Vouchers Misused, and Montgomery County’s Culture of Corruption Read More