Field Guide (Page 19)

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

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We salute the Marine private who hacked James Mattis’ email to impress a date
Marine Corps

We salute the Marine private who hacked James Mattis’ email to impress a date

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 23, 2019

‘Twas the night before Christmas in a warzone…
Mandatory Fun

‘Twas the night before Christmas in a warzone…

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 23, 2019

A new study says troops might be overpaid
United States

A new study says troops might be overpaid

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 21, 2019

After a string of suicides, the Army’s remote Alaska post is working to improve conditions for soldiers
Army

After a string of suicides, the Army’s remote Alaska post is working to improve conditions for soldiers

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

2 Air Force special operations medics receive Silver Star for saving dozens in Afghanistan battles
Air Force

2 Air Force special operations medics receive Silver Star for saving dozens in Afghanistan battles

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 16, 2019

An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt.
Army

An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt.

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 12, 2019

The new defense bill would create a public database for every complaint made about privatized housing
Military Life

The new defense bill would create a public database for every complaint made about privatized housing

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 11, 2019

Gary Sinise flew 1,700 Gold Star family members to Disney World for an early Christmas vacation
Benefits

Gary Sinise flew 1,700 Gold Star family members to Disney World for an early Christmas vacation

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 11, 2019

Navy posthumously awards aviator and air crew wings to 3 sailors killed in Pensacola shooting
Navy

Navy posthumously awards aviator and air crew wings to 3 sailors killed in Pensacola shooting

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 11, 2019

The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before
Benefits

The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

A new law could finally force DoD to compensate troops who suffered from military doctors’ mistakes
United States

A new law could finally force DoD to compensate troops who suffered from military doctors’ mistakes

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

U-2 pilot dismissed for shaving his entire body to avoid a drug test
Air Force

U-2 pilot dismissed for shaving his entire body to avoid a drug test

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 6, 2019

Pentagon fumbles non-denial that it’s considering deploying 14,000 troops to the Middle East
Middle East

Pentagon fumbles non-denial that it’s considering deploying 14,000 troops to the Middle East

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 6, 2019

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

11 things to know about flying Space A with kids

By PCSgrades

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

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

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

By PCSgrades

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

US reportedly could surge another 14,000 troops to the Middle East to prevent Iranian attacks
Iran

US reportedly could surge another 14,000 troops to the Middle East to prevent Iranian attacks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

New report confirms that excusing bad military housing with high occupancy rates is total BS
Military Life

New report confirms that excusing bad military housing with high occupancy rates is total BS

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 3, 2019

Florida man loses more than 180 pounds to join the Army
Career

Florida man loses more than 180 pounds to join the Army

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 28, 2019

Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 28, 2019

Former Green Beret pardoned by Trump for alleged murder wants his Distinguished Service Cross back
Army

Former Green Beret pardoned by Trump for alleged murder wants his Distinguished Service Cross back

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 27, 2019

A new Vietnam War film tells a story of battlefield heroism, and the desperate fight to see it recognized
Entertainment

A new Vietnam War film tells a story of battlefield heroism, and the desperate fight to see it recognized

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 27, 2019

A new documentary tells the heroic story of the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam
Entertainment

A new documentary tells the heroic story of the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 23, 2019

Navy halts process to revoke tridents for Eddie Gallagher and three other SEALs
Navy

Navy halts process to revoke tridents for Eddie Gallagher and three other SEALs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 22, 2019

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
Navy

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

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 22, 2019

The good, the bad, and the ugly of celebrating Thanksgiving while deployed
Mandatory Fun

The good, the bad, and the ugly of celebrating Thanksgiving while deployed

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 21, 2019

Trump vows the Navy will not revoke Eddie Gallagher’s SEAL trident
Navy

Trump vows the Navy will not revoke Eddie Gallagher’s SEAL trident

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 21, 2019

Melania Trump may send you a care package to lighten up your holiday deployment
Mandatory Fun

Melania Trump may send you a care package to lighten up your holiday deployment

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 21, 2019

Navy could take away tridents for Eddie Gallagher and other SEALs
Navy

Navy could take away tridents for Eddie Gallagher and other SEALs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 20, 2019

Air Force Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star for raining hell on the enemy in Afghanistan
Air Force

Air Force Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star for raining hell on the enemy in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 16, 2019

The number of homeless veterans in the US has declined by half in the last decade
Veterans

The number of homeless veterans in the US has declined by half in the last decade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

5 ways to save, military edition
Military Life

5 ways to save, military edition

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago
Army

An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

Army officers wanting to become battalion commanders will now undergo a psychological exam
Army

Army officers wanting to become battalion commanders will now undergo a psychological exam

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

The Navy wants to get more deployments out of its EOD techs
Navy

The Navy wants to get more deployments out of its EOD techs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 13, 2019

Military families are suing their private housing provider over ‘rampant mold infestation’ at Fort Meade
Military Life

Military families are suing their private housing provider over ‘rampant mold infestation’ at Fort Meade

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 13, 2019

It’s the birthday of the Marine Corps — and its first Post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipient
Marine Corps

It’s the birthday of the Marine Corps — and its first Post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipient

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 10, 2019

The Army’s new marketing spot is basically ‘Avengers Assemble!’ for Gen Z
Army

The Army’s new marketing spot is basically ‘Avengers Assemble!’ for Gen Z

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 9, 2019

‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads
Army

‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD
United States

DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

This officer candidate just maxed the new ACFT, so step up your game
Career

This officer candidate just maxed the new ACFT, so step up your game

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s family is asking Trump for a presidential pardon
Navy

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s family is asking Trump for a presidential pardon

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush
Army

Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle
Afghanistan War

This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

How we found out the Army let hundreds of soldiers back in after previously kicking them out — and all kinds of other sh*t
Veterans

How we found out the Army let hundreds of soldiers back in after previously kicking them out — and all kinds of other sh*t

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 29, 2019

Chief Shannon Kent’s widower: Trump is right to pull out of Syria
Middle East

Chief Shannon Kent’s widower: Trump is right to pull out of Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 25, 2019

What withdrawal? US moving ‘some mechanized forces’ into eastern Syria to protect oil fields, Esper says
Middle East

What withdrawal? US moving ‘some mechanized forces’ into eastern Syria to protect oil fields, Esper says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 25, 2019

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 Oct 24, 2019

We salute the 93-year-old WWII veteran who refuses to retire, and opened up a ‘boozy bakery’ instead
World War II

We salute the 93-year-old WWII veteran who refuses to retire, and opened up a ‘boozy bakery’ instead

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 22, 2019

When booty calls: A Vermont Air Guard commander allegedly used an F-16 for a romantic getaway
Air Force

When booty calls: A Vermont Air Guard commander allegedly used an F-16 for a romantic getaway

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 21, 2019

Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it
Mandatory Fun

Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

US bombs its own ammo dump in Syria as most troops beat a hasty retreat from the country
Middle East

US bombs its own ammo dump in Syria as most troops beat a hasty retreat from the country

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

Army leaders aren’t worried about the ACFT, despite women failing at an astronomical rate
Military Life

Army leaders aren’t worried about the ACFT, despite women failing at an astronomical rate

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

The Army is praying that Generation Z will take the service to a whole new level
Army

The Army is praying that Generation Z will take the service to a whole new level

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 16, 2019

Up to 5,500 US troops will keep deploying to the southwest border through September 2020
Mexico

Up to 5,500 US troops will keep deploying to the southwest border through September 2020

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 14, 2019

Most US troops leaving Syria as Turkish invasion pushes further into Kurdish territory
Middle East

Most US troops leaving Syria as Turkish invasion pushes further into Kurdish territory

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2019

Mattis warns of ISIS comeback in wake of Trump pullout in Syria
Middle East

Mattis warns of ISIS comeback in wake of Trump pullout in Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 13, 2019

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study
Career

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’
Army

The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan
Army

Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car
Army

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Air Force tells private housing company they have 90 days to get their sh*t together
Air Force

Air Force tells private housing company they have 90 days to get their sh*t together

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets
United States

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

‘I hate it’ — Trump says signing letters to the families of fallen soldiers is the hardest thing he does
Army

‘I hate it’ — Trump says signing letters to the families of fallen soldiers is the hardest thing he does

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

Defense Secretary Mark Esper doesn’t listen to music during PT because he finds it ‘distracting’
Mandatory Fun

Defense Secretary Mark Esper doesn’t listen to music during PT because he finds it ‘distracting’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 5, 2019