Category: United States Virgin Islands

Four US territories top military enlistment rankings, but their veterans travel far for care

Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the US Virgin Islands, and American Samoa sent the most people into the United States military per capita in 2022, but veterans there travel long distances for specialty care, and many cannot get the cost reimbursed.

Census projects population decline of up to 61% in US territories by 2100

The United States Census Bureau projects that the four US territories in its latest update will all shrink by the end of the century. American Samoa is...

How the Democratic sweep to power will affect the US territories, in context

When Democrats take control of Congress on January 3, 2027, the committees that handle federal policy for the five United States territories will pass to a...

Four US territories top military enlistment rankings, but their veterans travel far for care

Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the US Virgin Islands, and American Samoa sent the most people into the United States military per capita in 2022, but veterans there travel long distances for specialty care, and many cannot get the cost reimbursed.

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Flag of the U.S. Virgin IslandsSeal of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Citizenship
US citizens
Population
87,146
Land area
133.7 sq mi
Language
English
President
Donald Trump (R)
Legislature
D12 I3
Delegate to Congress
Stacey Plaskett (D)
Presidential vote
No
Voting representation in Congress
No
Official website
www.vi.gov
Codes
ZIP008xxPhone340

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