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Field Guide (Page 11)

Stories about benefits, career, education, quality of life and policy updates for active duty military, veterans and their families.

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TRICARE Just Added Important New Mental Health And Drug Benefits
Benefits

TRICARE Just Added Important New Mental Health And Drug Benefits

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 24, 2017

Mark Wahlberg And Marcus Luttrell Team Up To Spread The Word About New Veterans Benefit
Benefits

Mark Wahlberg And Marcus Luttrell Team Up To Spread The Word About New Veterans Benefit

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 18, 2017

The Marine Corps Is Now Offering A Hefty New Enlistment Bonus
Career

The Marine Corps Is Now Offering A Hefty New Enlistment Bonus

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 6, 2017

Lawmakers Want To Cut Housing Stipends For Dual-Military Couples
Military Life

Lawmakers Want To Cut Housing Stipends For Dual-Military Couples

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 3, 2017

DoD Might Renege On Enlistment Contracts For Foreign-Born Service Members
Career

DoD Might Renege On Enlistment Contracts For Foreign-Born Service Members

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jun 27, 2017

These States Have The Highest (And Lowest) Enlistment Rates In America
Career

These States Have The Highest (And Lowest) Enlistment Rates In America

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 27, 2017

Unemployment Among Military Spouses Is A Problem That’s Not Going Away
Military Life

Unemployment Among Military Spouses Is A Problem That’s Not Going Away

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 22, 2017

DoD Plans To Seduce Senior Enlisted With New Retirement Benefits
Benefits

DoD Plans To Seduce Senior Enlisted With New Retirement Benefits

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 13, 2017

Navy Families Are Getting Less Than 8 Weeks To PCS. Here’s Why
Military Life

Navy Families Are Getting Less Than 8 Weeks To PCS. Here’s Why

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 26, 2017

New Supreme Court Decision Has Serious Implications For Ex-Military Spouses
Military Life

New Supreme Court Decision Has Serious Implications For Ex-Military Spouses

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 17, 2017

Big Personnel Change Coming To IAVA, The Controversy-Courting Veterans Group
Veterans

Big Personnel Change Coming To IAVA, The Controversy-Courting Veterans Group

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on May 9, 2017

Judge Doles Out Sweet Justice To Burglar Who Lied About Being A Battle-Hardened Combat Vet
Military Life

Judge Doles Out Sweet Justice To Burglar Who Lied About Being A Battle-Hardened Combat Vet

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 7, 2017

Tricare Made A Joke About Military Dependents And People Loved It
Benefits

Tricare Made A Joke About Military Dependents And People Loved It

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

Vietnam Vet Told To Use Wag Bag In VA Hospital Room With No Toilet
Benefits

Vietnam Vet Told To Use Wag Bag In VA Hospital Room With No Toilet

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 7, 2017

Veterans Organization Under Siege For Marching In Inauguration Parade
Veterans

Veterans Organization Under Siege For Marching In Inauguration Parade

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 26, 2017

This Vets Group Thinks We Owe All Of Humanity An Apology For The Atomic Bomb
Veterans

This Vets Group Thinks We Owe All Of Humanity An Apology For The Atomic Bomb

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 29, 2016

North Dakota Veterans Groups Urge Standing Rock Vets To Stand Down
Veterans

North Dakota Veterans Groups Urge Standing Rock Vets To Stand Down

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 3, 2016

8 Back-To-School Deals For Military Families
Military Life

8 Back-To-School Deals For Military Families

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 18, 2016

VA Employee Runs ‘Worst’ Veterans Charity In The United States
Veterans

VA Employee Runs ‘Worst’ Veterans Charity In The United States

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 17, 2016

5 Tips To Avoid Military Housing Scams
Military Life

5 Tips To Avoid Military Housing Scams

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 9, 2016

Vietnam Vets With Agent Orange-Linked Cancer Are Still Waiting For Justice
Benefits

Vietnam Vets With Agent Orange-Linked Cancer Are Still Waiting For Justice

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 4, 2016

5 Stories Only Military Kids Can Tell
Military Life

5 Stories Only Military Kids Can Tell

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 27, 2016

Boy With Heart Condition Gets Wish To Become A Marine
Career

Boy With Heart Condition Gets Wish To Become A Marine

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 20, 2016

Why Hasn’t The Government Learned Anything From The Agent Orange Health Crisis?
Benefits

Why Hasn’t The Government Learned Anything From The Agent Orange Health Crisis?

By Scott Beauchamp

Posted on Apr 13, 2016

VA Offers Special Pension Benefit To Disabled Vets And Spouses
Benefits

VA Offers Special Pension Benefit To Disabled Vets And Spouses

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 29, 2016

5 Air Force Bases You Want To Avoid
Military Life

5 Air Force Bases You Want To Avoid

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 23, 2016

Practical Tips For Military Families Trying To Eat Well And Stay Fit
Military Life

Practical Tips For Military Families Trying To Eat Well And Stay Fit

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 17, 2016

A Military Lawyer’s 3 Key Tips For Negotiating Like A Pro
Career

A Military Lawyer’s 3 Key Tips For Negotiating Like A Pro

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 4, 2016

5 Army Installations With Terrible Base Housing
Military Life

5 Army Installations With Terrible Base Housing

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 2, 2016

Here’s How To Make A 3-Course Meal In Your Barracks Room
Military Life

Here’s How To Make A 3-Course Meal In Your Barracks Room

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 26, 2016

Why Some Dog Breeds Are Banned On Base Housing
Military Life

Why Some Dog Breeds Are Banned On Base Housing

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 24, 2016

‘Veteran Kids’ Documentary Will Bring Attention To Military Families
Military Life

‘Veteran Kids’ Documentary Will Bring Attention To Military Families

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 29, 2016

3 Things You Need To Nail Your VA Disability Claim
Benefits

3 Things You Need To Nail Your VA Disability Claim

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Jan 21, 2016

6 Creative Ways To Help Your Kids With Deployment
Military Life

6 Creative Ways To Help Your Kids With Deployment

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 12, 2016

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Join The Military
Career

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Join The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 11, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Iraqi Interpreter Who Became A Marine
Career

UNSUNG HEROES: The Iraqi Interpreter Who Became A Marine

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 31, 2015

Vets Who Accept Separation Pay Can’t Receive VA Compensation
Benefits

Vets Who Accept Separation Pay Can’t Receive VA Compensation

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 30, 2015

This Former Navy QB Is Setting Himself Up For A Post-Military NFL Career
Career

This Former Navy QB Is Setting Himself Up For A Post-Military NFL Career

By Joe Ruzicka

Posted on Dec 16, 2015

I wrote a letter to my 18-year-old self about joining the military
Career

I wrote a letter to my 18-year-old self about joining the military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 10, 2015

New Toys ‘R’ Us Christmas Ad Tugs At Military Family Heartstrings
Military Life

New Toys ‘R’ Us Christmas Ad Tugs At Military Family Heartstrings

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 7, 2015

Sesame Street Partners With Defense Department To Help Military Kids Overcome Hardship
Military Life

Sesame Street Partners With Defense Department To Help Military Kids Overcome Hardship

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 27, 2015

5 Reasons Why Military Spouses Are Badass
Military Life

5 Reasons Why Military Spouses Are Badass

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 24, 2015

This Human Interest Lawyer Refuses To Let Military Life Interfere With Her Career
Military Life

This Human Interest Lawyer Refuses To Let Military Life Interfere With Her Career

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 17, 2015

What Life Is Really Like When A Parent Deploys
Military Life

What Life Is Really Like When A Parent Deploys

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 4, 2015

5 Questions To Ask A Military Recruiter Before You Enlist
Career

5 Questions To Ask A Military Recruiter Before You Enlist

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 21, 2015

5 Crucial Lessons Military Brats Learn Early In Life
Military Life

5 Crucial Lessons Military Brats Learn Early In Life

By Michael Lane Smith

Posted on Sep 14, 2015

Networks Are The Secret To The Post-Military Job Search
Career

Networks Are The Secret To The Post-Military Job Search

By William Treseder

Posted on Aug 24, 2015

Hold On To These Habits When You Transition Out Of The Military
Career

Hold On To These Habits When You Transition Out Of The Military

By Mike Denny

Posted on Jul 7, 2015

This Iraq War Vet Was Refused Care At 2 VA Clinics
Benefits

This Iraq War Vet Was Refused Care At 2 VA Clinics

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 1, 2015

Slate Tries, Fails To Explain How Military Uniform Shirts Are So Neatly Tucked In
Military Life

Slate Tries, Fails To Explain How Military Uniform Shirts Are So Neatly Tucked In

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 25, 2015

How Service Members Can Handle Their Financial Debt Head On
Military Life

How Service Members Can Handle Their Financial Debt Head On

By James W. Weirick

Posted on Jun 15, 2015

Here Are The 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Joined The Military
Career

Here Are The 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Joined The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on May 11, 2015

Forget These 4 Myths About Civilian Life Before You Get Out Of The Military
Career

Forget These 4 Myths About Civilian Life Before You Get Out Of The Military

By William Treseder

Posted on May 7, 2015

CNN’s Reporter Was Dead Wrong About Modern Veterans And The Baltimore Riots
Military Life

CNN’s Reporter Was Dead Wrong About Modern Veterans And The Baltimore Riots

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 29, 2015

This Former McDonald’s Employee Lost 120 Pounds To Join The Marine Corps
Career

This Former McDonald’s Employee Lost 120 Pounds To Join The Marine Corps

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 16, 2015

We Need To Stop Spreading Negative Stereotypes About Military Spouses
Military Life

We Need To Stop Spreading Negative Stereotypes About Military Spouses

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on Apr 14, 2015

Military Families Need To Get Over Their Sense Of Entitlement
Military Life

Military Families Need To Get Over Their Sense Of Entitlement

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 25, 2015

There’s A Big Change In How Vets Have To File VA Claims
Benefits

There’s A Big Change In How Vets Have To File VA Claims

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Mar 18, 2015

A Short Story Written 90 Years Ago Describes A Struggle Still Faced By Vets Today
Military Life

A Short Story Written 90 Years Ago Describes A Struggle Still Faced By Vets Today

By Dennis L. Anderson

Posted on Mar 6, 2015

Transitioning Can Be A Lot More Work Than You Think
Military Life

Transitioning Can Be A Lot More Work Than You Think

By Mike Denny

Posted on Jan 26, 2015

What Changed And What Stayed The Same: How 2014 Impacted The Veterans Community
Veterans

What Changed And What Stayed The Same: How 2014 Impacted The Veterans Community

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

The Big Problem Faced By Military Spouses Around The Country
Military Life

The Big Problem Faced By Military Spouses Around The Country

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on Dec 22, 2014

The Director Of Phoenix VA Hospital Has Finally Been Fired
Benefits

The Director Of Phoenix VA Hospital Has Finally Been Fired

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Nov 25, 2014

How Leaving The Military Made Me A Better Leader
Career

How Leaving The Military Made Me A Better Leader

By Mike Denny

Posted on Nov 19, 2014