Field Guide (Page 16)

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

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The Marine Corps doesn’t care if this image upsets you
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps doesn’t care if this image upsets you

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic?
Military Life

Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic?

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over
Military Life

Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move
Military Life

How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

No, the Navy isn’t trying to recruit sailors on Pornhub
Navy

No, the Navy isn’t trying to recruit sailors on Pornhub

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

The Pentagon still hasn’t delivered on the major privatized housing reforms it promised
United States

The Pentagon still hasn’t delivered on the major privatized housing reforms it promised

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

That time Hunter S. Thompson wrote the greatest press release in military history
Mandatory Fun

That time Hunter S. Thompson wrote the greatest press release in military history

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

Senator pushes Medal of Honor upgrade for Marine sergeant who threw back enemy grenade in Vietnam
Marine Corps

Senator pushes Medal of Honor upgrade for Marine sergeant who threw back enemy grenade in Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 20, 2020

We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests
Mandatory Fun

We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

Marines recreate ‘living eagle, globe, & anchor’ photo — this time with hilariously tired and pissed off recruits
Mandatory Fun

Marines recreate ‘living eagle, globe, & anchor’ photo — this time with hilariously tired and pissed off recruits

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

The Army wants to bring in 10,000 new soldiers during a three-day recruiting spree
Career

The Army wants to bring in 10,000 new soldiers during a three-day recruiting spree

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 17, 2020

Fort Hood families sue privatized housing provider over ‘pervasive mold’ that resulted in ‘catastrophic’ health issues
Military Life

Fort Hood families sue privatized housing provider over ‘pervasive mold’ that resulted in ‘catastrophic’ health issues

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 16, 2020

Man killed at Camp Lejeune was married to an active-duty Marine
Marine Corps

Man killed at Camp Lejeune was married to an active-duty Marine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet
Military Life

Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

‘Nothing stood in my way’— Meet the first observant Sikh woman to graduate West Point
Army

‘Nothing stood in my way’— Meet the first observant Sikh woman to graduate West Point

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 13, 2020

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

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

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

Moving to Camp Pendleton?
Military Life

Moving to Camp Pendleton?

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

The USS Kidd is finally back at sea after six weeks sidelined by COVID-19
Navy

The USS Kidd is finally back at sea after six weeks sidelined by COVID-19

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

Moving to Fort Hood?
Military Life

Moving to Fort Hood?

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM
Military Life

PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

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

Buying a house online: 6 tips for military families

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

How to prepare for a PCS move
Military Life

How to prepare for a PCS move

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT
Marine Corps

Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 10, 2020

The Navy plans on banning the Confederate flag from its bases, ships, and subs
Navy

The Navy plans on banning the Confederate flag from its bases, ships, and subs

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 10, 2020

7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance
Analysis

7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 8, 2020

National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain
National Guard

National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 7, 2020

89 former national security leaders call on Trump to not use active-duty troops against protesters
United States

89 former national security leaders call on Trump to not use active-duty troops against protesters

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 6, 2020

Several hundred more active-duty troops ordered to leave the Washington DC region
Army

Several hundred more active-duty troops ordered to leave the Washington DC region

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 6, 2020

230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19
Benefits

230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 5, 2020

Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division are leaving the D.C. region – for real this time
Army

Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division are leaving the D.C. region – for real this time

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 5, 2020

Family of airman killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting says she was victim of domestic violence
Air Force

Family of airman killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting says she was victim of domestic violence

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine
Military Life

7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown
Benefits

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath
Military Life

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

8 discounted services for the family to take advantage of during lockdown
Career

8 discounted services for the family to take advantage of during lockdown

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

The Navy is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak aboard a warship
Navy

The Navy is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak aboard a warship

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 2, 2020

The number of National Guardsmen mobilized to address civil unrest tripled in a single day
National Guard

The number of National Guardsmen mobilized to address civil unrest tripled in a single day

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 1, 2020

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet
Career

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on May 30, 2020

Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits
National Guard

Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2020

US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards
United States

US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2020

Meet the Fort Jackson trainees who overcame COVID-19 and graduated basic training
Army

Meet the Fort Jackson trainees who overcame COVID-19 and graduated basic training

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 28, 2020

How those left behind are reflecting on love and loss this Memorial Day
Analysis

How those left behind are reflecting on love and loss this Memorial Day

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 25, 2020

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level
Military Life

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on May 21, 2020

Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits
Benefits

Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 20, 2020

Moving to Colorado Springs?
Military Life

Moving to Colorado Springs?

By PCSgrades

Posted on May 20, 2020

New changes to the VA Home Loan
Benefits

New changes to the VA Home Loan

By PCSgrades

Posted on May 20, 2020

What military kids say about PCS moves
Military Life

What military kids say about PCS moves

By PCSgrades

Posted on May 20, 2020

Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS
Military Life

Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS

By PCSgrades

Posted on May 20, 2020

What to do when you’re waiting for PCS orders
Military Life

What to do when you’re waiting for PCS orders

By PCSgrades

Posted on May 20, 2020

C-130 aircrew receives Combat Action Medal for dodging RPG over Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

C-130 aircrew receives Combat Action Medal for dodging RPG over Afghanistan

By David Roza

Posted on May 19, 2020

Navy’s senior enlisted recruiter fired amid two separate investigations
Navy

Navy’s senior enlisted recruiter fired amid two separate investigations

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 18, 2020

This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much
Air Force

This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much

By David Roza

Posted on May 15, 2020

DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed
Mandatory Fun

DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 14, 2020

The Navy is going under a microscope for its handling of shipboard COVID-19 outbreaks
Navy

The Navy is going under a microscope for its handling of shipboard COVID-19 outbreaks

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 13, 2020

COVID-19 forces Army to cancel summer training for ROTC cadets at Fort Knox
Army

COVID-19 forces Army to cancel summer training for ROTC cadets at Fort Knox

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 13, 2020

Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now
Career

Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on May 11, 2020

No, having COVID-19 doesn’t disqualify you from joining the military
Career

No, having COVID-19 doesn’t disqualify you from joining the military

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 7, 2020

Who did it better: the real Space Force recruiting spot or the trailer for Netflix’s ‘Space Force’?
Entertainment

Who did it better: the real Space Force recruiting spot or the trailer for Netflix’s ‘Space Force’?

By David Roza

Posted on May 6, 2020

29 Purple Hearts awarded for Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Air Base
Iran

29 Purple Hearts awarded for Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Air Base

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 5, 2020

General in charge of female recruit training once suggested gender integration would destroy the Marine Corps
Marine Corps

General in charge of female recruit training once suggested gender integration would destroy the Marine Corps

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 1, 2020

A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Benefits

A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 30, 2020

Several troops diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury after Iran’s missile attack will receive Purple Hearts
Iran

Several troops diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury after Iran’s missile attack will receive Purple Hearts

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 29, 2020

82nd Airborne paratroopers who rapidly deployed to the Middle East in January are finally coming home
Army

82nd Airborne paratroopers who rapidly deployed to the Middle East in January are finally coming home

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 26, 2020

Here’s a bunch of ways deployment prepared you for your COVID-19 quarantine
Mandatory Fun

Here’s a bunch of ways deployment prepared you for your COVID-19 quarantine

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 24, 2020