Field Guide (Page 22)

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

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Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy
Army

Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 9, 2019

Young military hopefuls are willing to go to war for their country. Instead, many are losing their lives in school shootings
United States

Young military hopefuls are willing to go to war for their country. Instead, many are losing their lives in school shootings

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 8, 2019

New legislation would allow the Pentagon to rescind contracts with companies who provide terrible military housing
Military Life

New legislation would allow the Pentagon to rescind contracts with companies who provide terrible military housing

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 8, 2019

2 soldiers were dropped a rank for ‘bullying’ after they catfished another soldier and shared their nude photos with their unit
Army

2 soldiers were dropped a rank for ‘bullying’ after they catfished another soldier and shared their nude photos with their unit

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 4, 2019

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

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

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone
Drones

5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’
Army

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine
Marine Corps

He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 20, 2019

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation
United States

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

We salute the Marine who crawled across the Boston Marathon finish line to honor his fallen comrades
Marine Corps

We salute the Marine who crawled across the Boston Marathon finish line to honor his fallen comrades

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

The Army is launching a registry to track housing complaints, provide medical assistance for housing-related illnesses
Army

The Army is launching a registry to track housing complaints, provide medical assistance for housing-related illnesses

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic
United States

A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 13, 2019

The VA failed to track a vet’s home care appointments. Then his foot became infected, and his leg had to be amputated
Benefits

The VA failed to track a vet’s home care appointments. Then his foot became infected, and his leg had to be amputated

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him
Air Force

Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools
Air Force

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates
Africa

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 7, 2019

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes
Air Force

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families
Marine Corps

Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed
Military Life

Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son
Army

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect
United States

Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero
Army

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks
Mandatory Fun

We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 26, 2019

‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military
Vietnam War

‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 22, 2019

Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’
Veterans

Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 18, 2019

Here’s everything you need to know about the DoD’s transgender ban
Career

Here’s everything you need to know about the DoD’s transgender ban

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 13, 2019

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq
Army

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

Does Captain Marvel rate backpay? We called the Air Force to find out
Entertainment

Does Captain Marvel rate backpay? We called the Air Force to find out

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget
Benefits

Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

‘Captain Marvel’ is here to punch you in the face and energy blast your ass right into the nearest Air Force recruiting office
Entertainment

‘Captain Marvel’ is here to punch you in the face and energy blast your ass right into the nearest Air Force recruiting office

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 8, 2019

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets
Afghanistan

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

Here is the full list of active-duty military units deployed to the southern border
Mexico

Here is the full list of active-duty military units deployed to the southern border

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 2, 2019

Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’
Army

Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 2, 2019

Roman soldiers drew penises all over Hadrian’s Wall more than 1,800 years ago
Mandatory Fun

Roman soldiers drew penises all over Hadrian’s Wall more than 1,800 years ago

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 1, 2019

The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial
Air Force

The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

The National Guard may discipline a deployed lawmaker for criticizing Wisconsin’s governor
Air Force

The National Guard may discipline a deployed lawmaker for criticizing Wisconsin’s governor

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

Admirals vow not to force undermanned, untrained sailors to deploy following deadly collisions
Navy

Admirals vow not to force undermanned, untrained sailors to deploy following deadly collisions

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

An Army vet killed himself after prison inmates allegedly targeted him in a sextortion scam
Army

An Army vet killed himself after prison inmates allegedly targeted him in a sextortion scam

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military
Opinion

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 26, 2019

What withdrawal? Hundreds of US troops to remain in Syria
Middle East

What withdrawal? Hundreds of US troops to remain in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 23, 2019

The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s stomach cancer for 4 years. His widow wants someone to answer for it
Army

The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s stomach cancer for 4 years. His widow wants someone to answer for it

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 21, 2019

Sen. Graham tells Shanahan that leaving Syria is ‘the dumbest f*****g idea I’ve ever heard’
Middle East

Sen. Graham tells Shanahan that leaving Syria is ‘the dumbest f*****g idea I’ve ever heard’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
Army

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
Army

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes
United States

Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2019

Some schools are barring recruiters from talking to students, Army secretary says
Career

Some schools are barring recruiters from talking to students, Army secretary says

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 8, 2019

Wright-Patterson AFB hired man who openly discussed child rape during job interview
Air Force

Wright-Patterson AFB hired man who openly discussed child rape during job interview

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018
Air Force

The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

3 Americans Who Foiled Paris Train Attack Awarded French Citizenship
Europe

3 Americans Who Foiled Paris Train Attack Awarded French Citizenship

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 2, 2019

The Army’s Latest Recruiting Spot Is A Hip-Hop Ode To Service
Mandatory Fun

The Army’s Latest Recruiting Spot Is A Hip-Hop Ode To Service

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012
Army

Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment
Army

Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

These Veterans Charities Aren’t Real, But Goddammit They Should Be
Veterans

These Veterans Charities Aren’t Real, But Goddammit They Should Be

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 30, 2019

What The US Army Should Learn From the British Army’s Punchy Recruiting Campaign
Opinion

What The US Army Should Learn From the British Army’s Punchy Recruiting Campaign

By Emma Moore

Posted on Jan 30, 2019

Thousands More Active-Duty Troops Will Deploy To Southwest Border Through September
Mexico

Thousands More Active-Duty Troops Will Deploy To Southwest Border Through September

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 30, 2019

Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018
Navy

Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave
Army

The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired
Army

He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations
Marine Corps

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2019

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid
Air Force

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 25, 2019

The Navy Won’t Pay Damages To People Who Drank Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water, But It Is Throwing Money At Its Broke Aircraft Carrier
Marine Corps

The Navy Won’t Pay Damages To People Who Drank Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water, But It Is Throwing Money At Its Broke Aircraft Carrier

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 25, 2019

The Supreme Court Allows Pentagon To Ban Transgender Service Members
United States

The Supreme Court Allows Pentagon To Ban Transgender Service Members

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 22, 2019

Special Operations Marine Charged With Allegedly Punching His Girlfriend ‘Multiple Times’
Marine Corps

Special Operations Marine Charged With Allegedly Punching His Girlfriend ‘Multiple Times’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 19, 2019