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Mississippi Army staff sergeant charged with shooting and killing his wife
Military Spouse

Mississippi Army staff sergeant charged with shooting and killing his wife

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 27, 2019

5 hacks for planning your leave on a budget
Family

5 hacks for planning your leave on a budget

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Dec 24, 2019

We salute the Marine private who hacked James Mattis’ email to impress a date
Relationships

We salute the Marine private who hacked James Mattis’ email to impress a date

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 23, 2019

An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt.
Military Spouse

An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt.

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 12, 2019

The new defense bill would create a public database for every complaint made about privatized housing
Housing

The new defense bill would create a public database for every complaint made about privatized housing

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 11, 2019

Gary Sinise flew 1,700 Gold Star family members to Disney World for an early Christmas vacation
Family

Gary Sinise flew 1,700 Gold Star family members to Disney World for an early Christmas vacation

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 11, 2019

The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before
Family

The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

11 Space A do’s and don’ts
Family

11 Space A do’s and don’ts

By PCSgrades

Posted on Dec 6, 2019

11 things to know about flying Space A with kids
Family

11 things to know about flying Space A with kids

By PCSgrades

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

5 Japan destinations you can visit and stay on a U.S. military base
Family

5 Japan destinations you can visit and stay on a U.S. military base

By PCSgrades

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

New report confirms that excusing bad military housing with high occupancy rates is total BS
Housing

New report confirms that excusing bad military housing with high occupancy rates is total BS

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 3, 2019

Florida man loses more than 180 pounds to join the Army
Fitness

Florida man loses more than 180 pounds to join the Army

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 28, 2019

A Corpsman went to a military hospital for a routine shoulder surgery. 4 days later he was dead, and his parents say the Navy is to blame
Family

A Corpsman went to a military hospital for a routine shoulder surgery. 4 days later he was dead, and his parents say the Navy is to blame

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 22, 2019

My brother earned the Medal of Honor for saving countless lives — but only after he was left for dead
Family

My brother earned the Medal of Honor for saving countless lives — but only after he was left for dead

By Lori Chapman Longfritz

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

Military families are suing their private housing provider over ‘rampant mold infestation’ at Fort Meade
Family

Military families are suing their private housing provider over ‘rampant mold infestation’ at Fort Meade

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 13, 2019

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label
Military Spouse

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Nov 12, 2019

9 types of profile pictures that show up just before Veterans Day
Relationships

9 types of profile pictures that show up just before Veterans Day

By Kate Campbell

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

This officer candidate just maxed the new ACFT, so step up your game
Fitness

This officer candidate just maxed the new ACFT, so step up your game

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s family is asking Trump for a presidential pardon
Family

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s family is asking Trump for a presidential pardon

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

Chief Shannon Kent’s widower: Trump is right to pull out of Syria
Military Spouse

Chief Shannon Kent’s widower: Trump is right to pull out of Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 25, 2019

When booty calls: A Vermont Air Guard commander allegedly used an F-16 for a romantic getaway
Relationships

When booty calls: A Vermont Air Guard commander allegedly used an F-16 for a romantic getaway

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 21, 2019

Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it
Relationships

Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

Army leaders aren’t worried about the ACFT, despite women failing at an astronomical rate
Fitness

Army leaders aren’t worried about the ACFT, despite women failing at an astronomical rate

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

Air Force tells private housing company they have 90 days to get their sh*t together
Housing

Air Force tells private housing company they have 90 days to get their sh*t together

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

‘I hate it’ — Trump says signing letters to the families of fallen soldiers is the hardest thing he does
Family

‘I hate it’ — Trump says signing letters to the families of fallen soldiers is the hardest thing he does

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

Defense Secretary Mark Esper doesn’t listen to music during PT because he finds it ‘distracting’
Fitness

Defense Secretary Mark Esper doesn’t listen to music during PT because he finds it ‘distracting’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

The downside to life as a military brat
Family

The downside to life as a military brat

By Carla Olivo, USMC Spouse

Posted on Oct 1, 2019

Buying lunch for movers: yea or nay?
Military Moves

Buying lunch for movers: yea or nay?

By PCSgrades

Posted on Oct 1, 2019

The entire Army is going to start doing the new ACFT, but the scores won’t count until next year
Fitness

The entire Army is going to start doing the new ACFT, but the scores won’t count until next year

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 28, 2019

Pentagon official in charge of F-35 operating costs and privatized military housing resigns
Housing

Pentagon official in charge of F-35 operating costs and privatized military housing resigns

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 26, 2019

Former Navy SEAL says he went to war to defend a Swedish teenager’s dreams
Military Spouse

Former Navy SEAL says he went to war to defend a Swedish teenager’s dreams

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 24, 2019

‘I wanted her dead’ — Ex-Army medic pleads guilty to love triangle murder of his wife
Military Spouse

‘I wanted her dead’ — Ex-Army medic pleads guilty to love triangle murder of his wife

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 24, 2019

Fired Marine lieutenant colonel accused of lying to investigators
Military Spouse

Fired Marine lieutenant colonel accused of lying to investigators

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 17, 2019

Marine lieutenant colonel charged with assault for allegedly hitting his wife right before Christmas
Military Spouse

Marine lieutenant colonel charged with assault for allegedly hitting his wife right before Christmas

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 12, 2019

‘The best America has to offer’ — For the first time ever, two sisters are Army generals
Family

‘The best America has to offer’ — For the first time ever, two sisters are Army generals

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 6, 2019

New Army IG report paints a bleak-as-hell picture of privatized military housing
Housing

New Army IG report paints a bleak-as-hell picture of privatized military housing

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 6, 2019

The Navy beats out the Air Force as the fattest branch, somehow
Fitness

The Navy beats out the Air Force as the fattest branch, somehow

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 5, 2019

How a career at Lowe’s led to stability for one military spouse
Military Spouse

How a career at Lowe’s led to stability for one military spouse

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Sep 4, 2019

USCIS officials clarify how military families might be affected by the agency’s new citizenship policy
Family

USCIS officials clarify how military families might be affected by the agency’s new citizenship policy

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 30, 2019

A retired Army officer is fighting to save his adopted daughter from deportation
Family

A retired Army officer is fighting to save his adopted daughter from deportation

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 28, 2019

No, an Army captain did not forbid his soldiers from having mustaches to raise APFT scores
Fitness

No, an Army captain did not forbid his soldiers from having mustaches to raise APFT scores

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 20, 2019

‘Sesame Street’ has a new program geared toward military families and caregivers
Family

‘Sesame Street’ has a new program geared toward military families and caregivers

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 19, 2019

Army’s housing chief fired amid ongoing investigation
Housing

Army’s housing chief fired amid ongoing investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 16, 2019

More than 80 homes found to be at-risk of carbon monoxide poisoning at Fort Bragg
Family

More than 80 homes found to be at-risk of carbon monoxide poisoning at Fort Bragg

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 15, 2019

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday
Family

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 14, 2019

Stressed out about passing your PT test? The Air Force has got you covered.
Fitness

Stressed out about passing your PT test? The Air Force has got you covered.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 11, 2019

7 airplane travel hacks with kids
Family

7 airplane travel hacks with kids

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Aug 7, 2019

6 Road trip travel hacks for kids
Family

6 Road trip travel hacks for kids

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Aug 7, 2019

NCIS agent taken off Green Beret murder investigation for reportedly being romantically involved with a witness
Relationships

NCIS agent taken off Green Beret murder investigation for reportedly being romantically involved with a witness

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 5, 2019

The worst part about the mold crisis at Lackland Air Force Base is how unsurprising it is
Housing

The worst part about the mold crisis at Lackland Air Force Base is how unsurprising it is

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

An official survey shows Army families are even less happy with their privatized housing
Housing

An official survey shows Army families are even less happy with their privatized housing

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 26, 2019

Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test
Fitness

Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 19, 2019

Sleep important, Navy finds
Fitness

Sleep important, Navy finds

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

‘If it’s not easy, make it easy:’ US Army leadership in Korea is sick of the bureaucratic BS
Family

‘If it’s not easy, make it easy:’ US Army leadership in Korea is sick of the bureaucratic BS

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’
Family

We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’

By Traci Voelke

Posted on Jul 3, 2019

US troops are using dating apps more and condoms less as sexually transmitted infections surge within the ranks
Relationships

US troops are using dating apps more and condoms less as sexually transmitted infections surge within the ranks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 27, 2019

This is a real slide from an Air Force brief on the real threat of incels
Relationships

This is a real slide from an Air Force brief on the real threat of incels

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 20, 2019

Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill
Military Spouse

Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

No jail time for special operations Marine convicted of assault for punching his former girlfriend
Relationships

No jail time for special operations Marine convicted of assault for punching his former girlfriend

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 18, 2019

Marine Raider convicted of misdemeanor assault for punching his girlfriend several times
Relationships

Marine Raider convicted of misdemeanor assault for punching his girlfriend several times

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 12, 2019

Your Washington DC Area Guide
Military Moves

Your Washington DC Area Guide

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Your Camp Pendleton Area Guide
Military Moves

Your Camp Pendleton Area Guide

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Your College Station Area Guide
Military Moves

Your College Station Area Guide

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Your Fort Belvoir Area Guide
Military Moves

Your Fort Belvoir Area Guide

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jun 11, 2019