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A new pilot program offers Marine Corps and navy moms on active duty or spouses access to registered nurses for help with unique physical and mental health conditions that moms face throughout pregnancy and after giving birth.
Military Life

New program helps Navy, Marine Corps moms with pregnancy and infant care

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 13, 2025

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - FEBRUARY 29: Images of cells dividing, on the walls at West Coast Fertility Centers, photographed February 29, 2024, in Fountain Valley, CA. (Photo by Jay L. Clendenin/for The Washington Post)
Military Life

Pentagon says it will cover travel costs for military families’ IVF treatments

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 11, 2025

U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircrafts, assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, being prepared for the morning flight during Sentry Savannah 25-1, at the Air Dominance Center, Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Jan. 21, 2025. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s premier fourth- and fifth-generation fighter integration exercise, with this year’s event involving more than 1,000 participants and 56 aircraft from eight flying units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Xaviera Stevens)
News

Airmen say ‘people first, mission always’ is falling by the wayside in DEI crackdown

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 11, 2025

Elementary school students sit around multiple tables in a classroom.
News

Department of Defense tells its schools ‘do not use’ certain lessons

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 8, 2025

The Pentagon announced new initiatives to save troops money and improve their quality of life. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone
Military Life

Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

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News

Military daycares could partner with off-base facilities, hire more workers under new bill

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?
Culture

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

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Military Life

The Space Force ‘T Minus 10 Miler’ looks way better than a ‘mandatory fun’ run

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 8, 2023

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News

Father loses 80 pounds, joins Air Force alongside his 2 sons

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

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Military Life

Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 27, 2023

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News

An Honorary Marine fighting cancer made it to a Marine ball

By Kyle Gunn

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) blocks military promotions.
News

How the US military became collateral damage in the fight over abortion rights

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 14, 2023

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News

How the Air Force ran short of money for personnel

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

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News

Army Reserve major charged with defrauding Gold Star families

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 9, 2023

Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment
Military Life

Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 10, 2023

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Military Life

Air Force general convicted of sexual misconduct allowed to retire as a colonel

By Matt White

Updated on May 30, 2023