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Privatized housing company coughs up $1.1 billion for renovations amid military family lawsuits Privatized housing company coughs up $1.1 billion for renovations amid military family lawsuits

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 1, 2021

News

The Pentagon’s new Tenant Bill of Rights doesn’t include three ‘most critical’ measures The Pentagon’s new Tenant Bill of Rights doesn’t include three ‘most critical’ measures

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 28, 2021

News

Lawmakers call out military leaders for misleading families on the new Tenant Bill of Rights Lawmakers call out military leaders for misleading families on the new Tenant Bill of Rights

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 28, 2021

News

Here’s why the ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ leaves out 3 critical issues important to military families, according to DoD Here’s why the ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ leaves out 3 critical issues important to military families, according to DoD

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 28, 2021

News

There’s A New ‘Father And Son Served In Afghanistan’ Puff Piece, And Boy Is It Depressing There’s A New ‘Father And Son Served In Afghanistan’ Puff Piece, And Boy Is It Depressing

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jan 15, 2021

News

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 11, 2021

News

Two-star Air Force general demoted to colonel for affair with subordinate Two-star Air Force general demoted to colonel for affair with subordinate

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 10, 2021

News

The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

News

Army colonel arrested for domestic violence previously investigated for ‘emotional outbursts’ Army colonel arrested for domestic violence previously investigated for ‘emotional outbursts’

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

News

Overweight troops are costing the Pentagon more than $1 billion a year Overweight troops are costing the Pentagon more than $1 billion a year

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

News

Army special operations medic and pregnant wife die in apparent murder-suicide Army special operations medic and pregnant wife die in apparent murder-suicide

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 23, 2020

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Military Life

Ship or shop? Your overseas vehicle guide Ship or shop? Your overseas vehicle guide

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Dec 15, 2020

Military Life

You’re married – now what? A simple guide to packing your parachute You’re married – now what? A simple guide to packing your parachute

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Dec 14, 2020

Military Life

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level

By Lizann Lightfoot

Updated on Dec 14, 2020

News

7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance 7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance

By Lizann Lightfoot

Updated on Dec 14, 2020

Military Life

Military spouses are the backbone of the military Military spouses are the backbone of the military

By Blake Harper

Updated on Dec 14, 2020

News

Marine Corps cancels Combat Fitness Test amid troubling rise in COVID-19 cases Marine Corps cancels Combat Fitness Test amid troubling rise in COVID-19 cases

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

News

Airmen celebrate with memes after fitness test gets delayed to 2021 Airmen celebrate with memes after fitness test gets delayed to 2021

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Culture

NFL player’s custom-made cleats feature a Gold Star family to honor the fallen NFL player’s custom-made cleats feature a Gold Star family to honor the fallen

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Tech & Tactics

Your Favorite Fitness Apps Are Leaving US Military Bases Abroad Exposed Your Favorite Fitness Apps Are Leaving US Military Bases Abroad Exposed

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Tech & Tactics

Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived

By Adam Linehan

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Tech & Tactics

Cyber Criminals Are Using Sex To Exploit Service Members Cyber Criminals Are Using Sex To Exploit Service Members

By Sarah Sicard

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Military Life

Here’s what you need to know about PCS moves to Germany Here’s what you need to know about PCS moves to Germany

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Dec 9, 2020

Military Life

Vanessa Guillén’s family: Fort Hood’s new memorial gate means leadership ‘listened to us’ Vanessa Guillén’s family: Fort Hood’s new memorial gate means leadership ‘listened to us’

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

News

Servicewomen’s advocacy group says the ACFT could deal ‘irreparable damage’ to the Army Servicewomen’s advocacy group says the ACFT could deal ‘irreparable damage’ to the Army

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

News

These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 1, 2020

News

The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform! The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform!

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 1, 2020

News

Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test? Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test?

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 30, 2020

News

The US government is letting Marine veteran Austin Tice languish in a Syrian prison, according to his mother The US government is letting Marine veteran Austin Tice languish in a Syrian prison, according to his mother

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 22, 2020

Culture

You can now rock workout gear in the PX, no matter what your first sergeant says You can now rock workout gear in the PX, no matter what your first sergeant says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 5, 2020

News

Lawmakers are mad about the Army’s new fitness test and think the leg tuck is useless Lawmakers are mad about the Army’s new fitness test and think the leg tuck is useless

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 22, 2020

Military Life

Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020 Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 16, 2020

News

The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 16, 2020

News

Grab your woobies — The Army wants you to nap like your life depends on it Grab your woobies — The Army wants you to nap like your life depends on it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

Military Life

The lore of Uncle Wally leads a family from Bagram to Meuse-Argonne The lore of Uncle Wally leads a family from Bagram to Meuse-Argonne

Posted on Sep 19, 2020

News

On a Marine Corps base in Japan, the mold will continue until morale improves On a Marine Corps base in Japan, the mold will continue until morale improves

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 2, 2020

News

Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’ Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 29, 2020

Military Life

Family announces public memorial service for Spc. Vanessa Guillén Family announces public memorial service for Spc. Vanessa Guillén

Posted on Aug 12, 2020

News

US Forces Japan to troops: Please don’t break quarantine for a one-night stand US Forces Japan to troops: Please don’t break quarantine for a one-night stand

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 5, 2020

News

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

News

Airman charged with straw purchase of gun used in deadly Grand Forks shooting Airman charged with straw purchase of gun used in deadly Grand Forks shooting

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 29, 2020

News

‘Father Soldier Son’ is a brutally necessary window into the lives of an Army family shaped by war ‘Father Soldier Son’ is a brutally necessary window into the lives of an Army family shaped by war

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 20, 2020

News

Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 16, 2020

News

Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 7, 2020

Military Life

Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military

By Esther Bergdahl

Posted on Jul 6, 2020

Military Life

Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 6, 2020

News

How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 26, 2020

Military Life

Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic? Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic?

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

Military Life

Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

Military Life

How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

News

The Pentagon still hasn’t delivered on the major privatized housing reforms it promised The Pentagon still hasn’t delivered on the major privatized housing reforms it promised

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

News

Military catfishing has increased since COVID-19 Military catfishing has increased since COVID-19

By Blake Harper

Posted on Jun 17, 2020

News

Fort Hood families sue privatized housing provider over ‘pervasive mold’ that resulted in ‘catastrophic’ health issues Fort Hood families sue privatized housing provider over ‘pervasive mold’ that resulted in ‘catastrophic’ health issues

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 16, 2020

News

Man killed at Camp Lejeune was married to an active-duty Marine Man killed at Camp Lejeune was married to an active-duty Marine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

News

Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

News

Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 10, 2020

News

Family of airman killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting says she was victim of domestic violence Family of airman killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting says she was victim of domestic violence

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

Military Life

7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine 7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

Military Life

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

Military Life

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

News

How those left behind are reflecting on love and loss this Memorial Day How those left behind are reflecting on love and loss this Memorial Day

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 25, 2020

Military Life

DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 14, 2020

Military Life

Now that your PCS is on hold, here’s what you can do to be prepared when they finally say go Now that your PCS is on hold, here’s what you can do to be prepared when they finally say go

By PCSgrades

Posted on Apr 23, 2020

Military Life

Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation

By PCSgrades

Posted on Apr 23, 2020

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Privatized housing company coughs up $1.1 billion for renovations amid military family lawsuits Privatized housing company coughs up $1.1 billion for renovations amid military family lawsuits

The Pentagon’s new Tenant Bill of Rights doesn’t include three ‘most critical’ measures The Pentagon’s new Tenant Bill of Rights doesn’t include three ‘most critical’ measures

Lawmakers call out military leaders for misleading families on the new Tenant Bill of Rights Lawmakers call out military leaders for misleading families on the new Tenant Bill of Rights

Here’s why the ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ leaves out 3 critical issues important to military families, according to DoD Here’s why the ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ leaves out 3 critical issues important to military families, according to DoD

There’s A New ‘Father And Son Served In Afghanistan’ Puff Piece, And Boy Is It Depressing There’s A New ‘Father And Son Served In Afghanistan’ Puff Piece, And Boy Is It Depressing

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot

Two-star Air Force general demoted to colonel for affair with subordinate Two-star Air Force general demoted to colonel for affair with subordinate

The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules

Army colonel arrested for domestic violence previously investigated for ‘emotional outbursts’ Army colonel arrested for domestic violence previously investigated for ‘emotional outbursts’

Overweight troops are costing the Pentagon more than $1 billion a year Overweight troops are costing the Pentagon more than $1 billion a year

Army special operations medic and pregnant wife die in apparent murder-suicide Army special operations medic and pregnant wife die in apparent murder-suicide

Ship or shop? Your overseas vehicle guide Ship or shop? Your overseas vehicle guide

You’re married – now what? A simple guide to packing your parachute You’re married – now what? A simple guide to packing your parachute

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level

7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance 7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance

Military spouses are the backbone of the military Military spouses are the backbone of the military

Marine Corps cancels Combat Fitness Test amid troubling rise in COVID-19 cases Marine Corps cancels Combat Fitness Test amid troubling rise in COVID-19 cases

Airmen celebrate with memes after fitness test gets delayed to 2021 Airmen celebrate with memes after fitness test gets delayed to 2021

NFL player’s custom-made cleats feature a Gold Star family to honor the fallen NFL player’s custom-made cleats feature a Gold Star family to honor the fallen

Your Favorite Fitness Apps Are Leaving US Military Bases Abroad Exposed Your Favorite Fitness Apps Are Leaving US Military Bases Abroad Exposed

Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived

Cyber Criminals Are Using Sex To Exploit Service Members Cyber Criminals Are Using Sex To Exploit Service Members

Here’s what you need to know about PCS moves to Germany Here’s what you need to know about PCS moves to Germany

Vanessa Guillén’s family: Fort Hood’s new memorial gate means leadership ‘listened to us’ Vanessa Guillén’s family: Fort Hood’s new memorial gate means leadership ‘listened to us’

Servicewomen’s advocacy group says the ACFT could deal ‘irreparable damage’ to the Army Servicewomen’s advocacy group says the ACFT could deal ‘irreparable damage’ to the Army

These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe

The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform! The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform!

Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test? Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test?

The US government is letting Marine veteran Austin Tice languish in a Syrian prison, according to his mother The US government is letting Marine veteran Austin Tice languish in a Syrian prison, according to his mother

You can now rock workout gear in the PX, no matter what your first sergeant says You can now rock workout gear in the PX, no matter what your first sergeant says

Lawmakers are mad about the Army’s new fitness test and think the leg tuck is useless Lawmakers are mad about the Army’s new fitness test and think the leg tuck is useless

Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020 Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020

The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously

Grab your woobies — The Army wants you to nap like your life depends on it Grab your woobies — The Army wants you to nap like your life depends on it

The lore of Uncle Wally leads a family from Bagram to Meuse-Argonne The lore of Uncle Wally leads a family from Bagram to Meuse-Argonne

On a Marine Corps base in Japan, the mold will continue until morale improves On a Marine Corps base in Japan, the mold will continue until morale improves

Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’ Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’

Family announces public memorial service for Spc. Vanessa Guillén Family announces public memorial service for Spc. Vanessa Guillén

US Forces Japan to troops: Please don’t break quarantine for a one-night stand US Forces Japan to troops: Please don’t break quarantine for a one-night stand

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

Airman charged with straw purchase of gun used in deadly Grand Forks shooting Airman charged with straw purchase of gun used in deadly Grand Forks shooting

‘Father Soldier Son’ is a brutally necessary window into the lives of an Army family shaped by war ‘Father Soldier Son’ is a brutally necessary window into the lives of an Army family shaped by war

Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman

Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores

Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military

Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says

How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian

Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic? Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic?

Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over

How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move

The Pentagon still hasn’t delivered on the major privatized housing reforms it promised The Pentagon still hasn’t delivered on the major privatized housing reforms it promised

Military catfishing has increased since COVID-19 Military catfishing has increased since COVID-19

Fort Hood families sue privatized housing provider over ‘pervasive mold’ that resulted in ‘catastrophic’ health issues Fort Hood families sue privatized housing provider over ‘pervasive mold’ that resulted in ‘catastrophic’ health issues

Man killed at Camp Lejeune was married to an active-duty Marine Man killed at Camp Lejeune was married to an active-duty Marine

Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet

Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT

Family of airman killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting says she was victim of domestic violence Family of airman killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting says she was victim of domestic violence

7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine 7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

How those left behind are reflecting on love and loss this Memorial Day How those left behind are reflecting on love and loss this Memorial Day

DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed

Now that your PCS is on hold, here’s what you can do to be prepared when they finally say go Now that your PCS is on hold, here’s what you can do to be prepared when they finally say go

Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation

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