Field Guide (Page 15)

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

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US moves from conditions-based withdrawal to inelegant bug-out from Afghanistan
Afghanistan

US moves from conditions-based withdrawal to inelegant bug-out from Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 8, 2020

Thousands of US troops have come home from Iraq
Iraq

Thousands of US troops have come home from Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 6, 2020

Are you ready for your next chapter? Think Nashville
Career

Are you ready for your next chapter? Think Nashville

By Justin Burgess

Posted on Oct 6, 2020

The Pentagon refuses to acknowledge that more service members are dying by suicide in 2020
United States

The Pentagon refuses to acknowledge that more service members are dying by suicide in 2020

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 2, 2020

The Space Force wants to deploy service members to … space
Space Force

The Space Force wants to deploy service members to … space

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

Biden’s likely pick for defense secretary says using National Guard on election day would be unhealthy for democracy
National Guard

Biden’s likely pick for defense secretary says using National Guard on election day would be unhealthy for democracy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

Grab your woobies — The Army wants you to nap like your life depends on it
Army

Grab your woobies — The Army wants you to nap like your life depends on it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

No, military women are not getting pregnant to avoid deployment
Analysis

No, military women are not getting pregnant to avoid deployment

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

The military has seen a significant increase in suicide deaths since COVID-19 hit
National Guard

The military has seen a significant increase in suicide deaths since COVID-19 hit

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

On July 19, 1932 Marine Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler addressed the Bonus Army in Washington, D.C, and launched into a fiery tirade that remains relevant to military veterans, and Americans at large, even to this day.
Analysis

Smedley Butler’s fiery speech to World War I veterans is still relevant today

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD
Munitions

This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 26, 2020

Marines ask the tough questions about civilian life
Career

Marines ask the tough questions about civilian life

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 25, 2020

The Air Force just made it easier for service members to get tattoos they’ll immediately regret
Military Life

The Air Force just made it easier for service members to get tattoos they’ll immediately regret

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 25, 2020

The Marines are nowhere near ready for gender-integrated boot camp, commandant says
Career

The Marines are nowhere near ready for gender-integrated boot camp, commandant says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

New legislation would expand VA healthcare for service members exposed to burn pits, toxic substances
Benefits

New legislation would expand VA healthcare for service members exposed to burn pits, toxic substances

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits
Benefits

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

Benefits

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

The US is sending Bradley Fighting Vehicles back into Syria for additional force protection
Middle East

The US is sending Bradley Fighting Vehicles back into Syria for additional force protection

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 19, 2020

USS Dextrous sailors say their captain has made the ship a ‘miserable prison.’ The Navy doesn’t seem to care
Navy

USS Dextrous sailors say their captain has made the ship a ‘miserable prison.’ The Navy doesn’t seem to care

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2020

Eligibility changes could be coming to Arlington. Here’s what you need to know
United States

Eligibility changes could be coming to Arlington. Here’s what you need to know

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 17, 2020

98 airmen have died by suicide so far in 2020, Air Force chief says
Air Force

98 airmen have died by suicide so far in 2020, Air Force chief says

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 16, 2020

He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor
Career

He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 11, 2020

That one scene in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that convinced a lot of young Marines to enlist in the first place
Mandatory Fun

That one scene in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that convinced a lot of young Marines to enlist in the first place

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 11, 2020

Air Force finally kicks out senior NCO demoted for white nationalist ties
Air Force

Air Force finally kicks out senior NCO demoted for white nationalist ties

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 10, 2020

Trump’s tax break could hurt enlisted service members next year when the IRS docks their pay
United States

Trump’s tax break could hurt enlisted service members next year when the IRS docks their pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 10, 2020

The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 9, 2020

‘These are the stories we tell each other’ — Vets, service members, comic book artists team up to create ‘True War Stories’
Military Life

‘These are the stories we tell each other’ — Vets, service members, comic book artists team up to create ‘True War Stories’

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 9, 2020

‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis
United States

‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

The Taliban drove his family out of Afghanistan when he was a child. Now he wants to go back as a Marine
Marine Corps

The Taliban drove his family out of Afghanistan when he was a child. Now he wants to go back as a Marine

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year
Analysis

Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

She was born in a Russian prison and became a trailblazing infantry Marine
Marine Corps

She was born in a Russian prison and became a trailblazing infantry Marine

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

Army sergeant major to receive Medal of Honor for saving 75 hostages from ISIS
Army

Army sergeant major to receive Medal of Honor for saving 75 hostages from ISIS

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 4, 2020

Report: Army Ranger to receive Medal of Honor for saving dozens of prisoners held by ISIS
Army

Report: Army Ranger to receive Medal of Honor for saving dozens of prisoners held by ISIS

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 2, 2020

On a Marine Corps base in Japan, the mold will continue until morale improves
Military Life

On a Marine Corps base in Japan, the mold will continue until morale improves

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 2, 2020

Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’
Navy

Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 29, 2020

Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan
Army

Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 28, 2020

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says
Air Force

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 28, 2020

That one scene at the grocery store was the best part of ‘The Hurt Locker’
Entertainment

That one scene at the grocery store was the best part of ‘The Hurt Locker’

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 7, 2020

This might be the deadliest Marine Corps recruit on Parris Island
Marine Corps

This might be the deadliest Marine Corps recruit on Parris Island

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 6, 2020

Marines insist ‘we are not drawing down’ amid changes to Norway rotations
Marine Corps

Marines insist ‘we are not drawing down’ amid changes to Norway rotations

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 6, 2020

US Forces Japan to troops: Please don’t break quarantine for a one-night stand
Mandatory Fun

US Forces Japan to troops: Please don’t break quarantine for a one-night stand

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 5, 2020

Trump says the US will draw down to around 4,000 troops in Afghanistan by the November election
Afghanistan

Trump says the US will draw down to around 4,000 troops in Afghanistan by the November election

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 4, 2020

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test
National Guard

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

Special tactics airmen earn 90 awards for battling terror groups worldwide
Air Force

Special tactics airmen earn 90 awards for battling terror groups worldwide

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

The US military is pulling nearly 12,000 troops out of Germany
Europe

The US military is pulling nearly 12,000 troops out of Germany

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 29, 2020

Airman charged with straw purchase of gun used in deadly Grand Forks shooting
Air Force

Airman charged with straw purchase of gun used in deadly Grand Forks shooting

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 29, 2020

That time Robin Williams had the perfect response when troops in Kuwait interrupted his comedy show
Humor

That time Robin Williams had the perfect response when troops in Kuwait interrupted his comedy show

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 21, 2020

‘Father Soldier Son’ is a brutally necessary window into the lives of an Army family shaped by war
Military Life

‘Father Soldier Son’ is a brutally necessary window into the lives of an Army family shaped by war

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 20, 2020

New Jersey National Guard’s new retention pitch: Yell and throw money at a camera
National Guard

New Jersey National Guard’s new retention pitch: Yell and throw money at a camera

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 18, 2020

‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal
Army

‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 17, 2020

Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman
Air Force

Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 16, 2020

Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan
Marine Corps

Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 15, 2020

National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game
National Guard

National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending
Navy

After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement
Army

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 8, 2020

Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores
Mandatory Fun

Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 7, 2020

Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says
Army

Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 6, 2020

Pentagon authorizes two awards for troops involved in COVID-19 response
United States

Pentagon authorizes two awards for troops involved in COVID-19 response

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

Americans need to know how many of its troops are in harm’s way
Opinion

Americans need to know how many of its troops are in harm’s way

By Reps. Katie Porter, Jason Crow

Posted on Jun 30, 2020

46 Medal of Honor recipients came together for a hockey game, and this badass photo was the result
Mandatory Fun

46 Medal of Honor recipients came together for a hockey game, and this badass photo was the result

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

Rafael Peralta’s death ensured four other Marines would live. His Medal of Honor award recommendation explains how
Marine Corps

Rafael Peralta’s death ensured four other Marines would live. His Medal of Honor award recommendation explains how

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian
Military Life

How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 26, 2020

A proposed law would let troops get mental healthcare without having to let their units know
United States

A proposed law would let troops get mental healthcare without having to let their units know

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

The US military’s deployment to the southern border was just extended for another year
Mexico

The US military’s deployment to the southern border was just extended for another year

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 25, 2020