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News

From ‘intense darkness’ to the Army’s NCO of the Year: How this medic made an example of himself From ‘intense darkness’ to the Army’s NCO of the Year: How this medic made an example of himself

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 18 2022

News

New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 22 2022

Military Life

This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters

/ Aug 11 2022

News

While their families got sick from contaminated water, these Navy divers were tasked with fixing it While their families got sick from contaminated water, these Navy divers were tasked with fixing it

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 9 2022

News

Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 1 2022

News

A Marine allegedly murdered his ex-wife. Her family says the Corps ignored her previous pleas for help A Marine allegedly murdered his ex-wife. Her family says the Corps ignored her previous pleas for help

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 25 2022

News

Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work

/ Jul 22 2022

News

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 19 2022

News

Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force

/ Jul 13 2022

News

Shocking video shows thousands of gallons of fuel leak at Navy facility days before contaminating families’ water Shocking video shows thousands of gallons of fuel leak at Navy facility days before contaminating families’ water

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 6 2022

News

How a disaster of the Navy’s own making poisoned thousands of people in Hawaii How a disaster of the Navy’s own making poisoned thousands of people in Hawaii

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 1 2022

News

The hidden costs for US troops after the downfall of Roe v. Wade The hidden costs for US troops after the downfall of Roe v. Wade

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 28 2022

News

What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for the US military What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for the US military

By Haley Britzky, Jeff Schogol

/ May 3 2022

News

Airman gets general to step in so he can finally take parental leave Airman gets general to step in so he can finally take parental leave

/ Feb 11 2022

News

The Navy told this military family they were safe from toxic water. Then both their children ended up in the ER The Navy told this military family they were safe from toxic water. Then both their children ended up in the ER

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 6 2022

News

‘I’m here to ask why you did not protect us’ — Watch a Navy spouse confront senior leaders over water contamination ‘I’m here to ask why you did not protect us’ — Watch a Navy spouse confront senior leaders over water contamination

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 9 2021

News

‘They saved our marriage’ — This is what happens when Army leaders actually put people first ‘They saved our marriage’ — This is what happens when Army leaders actually put people first

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 24 2021

News

Afghan baby named ‘Reach’ after the Air Force C-17 she was born on Afghan baby named ‘Reach’ after the Air Force C-17 she was born on

By David Roza, Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 25 2021

News

An Afghan interpreter who became an American soldier has one final mission: Saving his family An Afghan interpreter who became an American soldier has one final mission: Saving his family

By Drew Lawrence

/ Jul 23 2021

News

Son of legendary soldier Alwyn Cashe follows in his father’s footsteps Son of legendary soldier Alwyn Cashe follows in his father’s footsteps

/ Jul 23 2021

Military Life

The best (and worst) dating sites for people in the military The best (and worst) dating sites for people in the military

By Scott Murdock

/ Jul 14 2021

News

USAA pays off Marine family’s $14,000 bill from private military housing company USAA pays off Marine family’s $14,000 bill from private military housing company

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 24 2021

Military Life

8 life lessons I learned from my military dad 8 life lessons I learned from my military dad

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jun 20 2021

News

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 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

/ Jun 17 2021

News

‘It’s A Scandal’ — Inside The Fight To Hold The Military Accountable For Medical Malpractice ‘It’s A Scandal’ — Inside The Fight To Hold The Military Accountable For Medical Malpractice

/ Jun 17 2021

Military Life

A day after moving into military housing, a family found a roach on their child’s feeding tube. Then it got worse A day after moving into military housing, a family found a roach on their child’s feeding tube. Then it got worse

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 12 2021

News

He followed his mom into the Air Force. Now he’s administering her final reenlistment oath He followed his mom into the Air Force. Now he’s administering her final reenlistment oath

/ Jun 9 2021

Military Life

Full 360 support for the military family Full 360 support for the military family

By Task & Purpose

/ May 30 2021

News

‘I don’t want to forget’ — What Memorial Day really means to those who’ve served ‘I don’t want to forget’ — What Memorial Day really means to those who’ve served

By Haley Britzky

/ May 28 2021

News

What does Memorial Day really mean to those who served? What does Memorial Day really mean to those who served?

By Haley Britzky

/ May 22 2021

News

Grieving parents excoriate the Marine Corps over deadly amphibious vehicle accident Grieving parents excoriate the Marine Corps over deadly amphibious vehicle accident

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 4 2021

Military Life

PCS: the basics about a permanent change of station PCS: the basics about a permanent change of station

By Scott Murdock

/ Apr 23 2021

News

Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem

/ Apr 13 2021

News

How this Army lieutenant pulled off an elaborate scheme to join the military without his family knowing How this Army lieutenant pulled off an elaborate scheme to join the military without his family knowing

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 8 2021

Military Life

11 Space A do’s and don’ts 11 Space A do’s and don’ts

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

11 things to know about flying Space A with kids 11 things to know about flying Space A with kids

/ Apr 6 2021

News

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

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

The downside to life as a military brat The downside to life as a military brat

By Carla Olivo, USMC Spouse

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Buying a house online: 6 tips for military families Buying a house online: 6 tips for military families

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

How to prepare for a PCS move How to prepare for a PCS move

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

What military kids say about PCS moves What military kids say about PCS moves

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Home ownership and taxes – A Q & A for military families Home ownership and taxes – A Q & A for military families

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

An overseas milspouse on COVID lockdown An overseas milspouse on COVID lockdown

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Helping military kids through PCS moves Helping military kids through PCS moves

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Military kids and school moves through a pandemic: FAQ Military kids and school moves through a pandemic: FAQ

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Put your movers on notice the next time you PCS! Put your movers on notice the next time you PCS!

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Rent vs Buy military families need to weigh their options Rent vs Buy military families need to weigh their options

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Moving before school is over? What to do? Moving before school is over? What to do?

/ Apr 6 2021

Military Life

Join the USO in a month-long celebration of military families Join the USO in a month-long celebration of military families

By Justin Burgess

/ Apr 5 2021

Military Life

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

News

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

Military Life

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

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

/ 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

/ 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

/ 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

/ Jan 14 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

/ Jan 5 2021

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

/ Dec 13 2020

Military Life

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

By Blake Harper

/ Dec 13 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

/ 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

/ 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

/ Dec 2 2020

News

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

/ Nov 30 2020