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Your MCRD Parris Island Area Guide Your MCRD Parris Island Area Guide

By Carla Olivo, USMC Spouse

/ Mar 26 2021

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Army leaders are begging soldiers to take the fitness test everyone loves to hate Army leaders are begging soldiers to take the fitness test everyone loves to hate

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 23 2021

8 discounted services for the family to take advantage of during lockdown 8 discounted services for the family to take advantage of during lockdown

/ Mar 16 2021

Here is every bad ‘fitness guy’ you’ll meet in the military Here is every bad ‘fitness guy’ you’ll meet in the military

By Patrick Baker

/ Mar 10 2021

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How the Army combat fitness test exposes the military’s unhealthy focus on ‘making weight’ How the Army combat fitness test exposes the military’s unhealthy focus on ‘making weight’

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 9 2021

‘Infested with mold and insects’: Lawsuit sums up how hazardous privatized military housing really is ‘Infested with mold and insects’: Lawsuit sums up how hazardous privatized military housing really is

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 4 2021

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The Air Force’s workout uniforms don’t look like middle-aged dad gear anymore The Air Force’s workout uniforms don’t look like middle-aged dad gear anymore

/ Mar 3 2021

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A trailblazing female Ranger grad has reignited the debate over the Army’s controversial new fitness test A trailblazing female Ranger grad has reignited the debate over the Army’s controversial new fitness test

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 27 2021

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Fort Hood investigator charged in wife’s death allegedly sought puffer fish toxin: report Fort Hood investigator charged in wife’s death allegedly sought puffer fish toxin: report

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 27 2021

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Air Force considers allowing airmen to attend funerals without charging leave Air Force considers allowing airmen to attend funerals without charging leave

/ Feb 24 2021

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Breaking the trash ceiling: Raccoon grunt checks into Marine barracks room Breaking the trash ceiling: Raccoon grunt checks into Marine barracks room

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 16 2021

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Man sentenced in murder of deployed Fort Stewart soldier’s wife Man sentenced in murder of deployed Fort Stewart soldier’s wife

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 12 2021

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Scores for the Army’s new fitness test may not end up ‘gender-neutral’ after all Scores for the Army’s new fitness test may not end up ‘gender-neutral’ after all

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 11 2021

How To Do The Perfect Pushup How To Do The Perfect Pushup

/ Feb 11 2021

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The Marine Corps now has a physical training handbook for pregnant Marines The Marine Corps now has a physical training handbook for pregnant Marines

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 10 2021

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Army intelligence analyst charged with allegedly murdering his wife Army intelligence analyst charged with allegedly murdering his wife

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 7 2021

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

/ Feb 1 2021

US military leaders unveil ‘tenant bill of rights’ to address unsafe housing US military leaders unveil ‘tenant bill of rights’ to address unsafe housing

/ Jan 28 2021

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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

/ Jan 28 2021

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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

/ Jan 28 2021

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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

/ Jan 28 2021

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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

/ Jan 14 2021

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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

/ Jan 11 2021

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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

/ Jan 10 2021

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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

/ Jan 7 2021

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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

/ Jan 5 2021

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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

/ Dec 30 2020

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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

/ Dec 23 2020

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Dec 15 2020

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

/ Dec 13 2020

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Dec 13 2020

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Dec 13 2020

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

By Blake Harper

/ Dec 13 2020

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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

/ Dec 10 2020

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

/ Dec 10 2020

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

/ Dec 10 2020

Here’s what you need to know about CBD Here’s what you need to know about CBD

By Patrick Baker

/ Dec 10 2020

The Gear Locker

These Lightweight Bose Headphones Helped Me PT Like A Champ These Lightweight Bose Headphones Helped Me PT Like A Champ

/ Dec 10 2020

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

/ Dec 10 2020

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

/ Dec 10 2020

The Gear Locker

Bludgeon Your Biceps — And Enemies — With This Brutal Steel Mace Bludgeon Your Biceps — And Enemies — With This Brutal Steel Mace

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

The Gear Locker

5 Technologies That Will Take Your Health And Fitness Routine To The Next Level 5 Technologies That Will Take Your Health And Fitness Routine To The Next Level

By Amanda Burrill

/ Dec 10 2020

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

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

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

/ Dec 9 2020

Lawmakers are investigating the cancer diagnoses of veterans of toxic Uzbekistan base Lawmakers are investigating the cancer diagnoses of veterans of toxic Uzbekistan base

/ Dec 2 2020

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

/ Dec 2 2020

The Gear Locker

8 pieces of fitness equipment you need in your gym bag 8 pieces of fitness equipment you need in your gym bag

By Scott Murdock

/ Dec 2 2020

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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

/ Dec 2 2020

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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

/ Dec 1 2020

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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

/ Dec 1 2020

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Sailors: Navy Life Makes It Hard to Wed Sailors: Navy Life Makes It Hard to Wed

/ Nov 30 2020

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 30 2020

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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

/ Nov 22 2020

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Guillén family holds press conference after meeting with Fort Hood leadership Guillén family holds press conference after meeting with Fort Hood leadership

/ Nov 12 2020

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

/ Nov 4 2020

C-17 Wedding C-17 Wedding

/ Nov 3 2020

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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

/ Oct 21 2020

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 15 2020

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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

/ Oct 15 2020

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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

/ Sep 29 2020

Lawsuit claims military families endured mold, roaches in Camp Lejeune housing Lawsuit claims military families endured mold, roaches in Camp Lejeune housing

/ Sep 29 2020

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

/ Sep 19 2020

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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

/ Sep 1 2020

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Okinawa Japan barracks flooding Okinawa Japan barracks flooding

By Task & Purpose

/ Sep 1 2020