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Field Guide (Page 5)

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

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Mother and daughter
Military Life

Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 27, 2023

molld barracks app
Military Life

Army veteran launches ‘Hots & Cots,’ a Yelp for enlisted life

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 22, 2023

The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019.
Benefits

VA announces a pause on foreclosures for veterans homes with VA loans

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 19, 2023

second service foundation

Second Service focuses on helping veterans find a new call to serve

By Team T&P

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Army corrects records of Black ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ hanged by US in 1917
Benefits

Army corrects records of Black ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ hanged by US in 1917

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 13, 2023

military valor awards
Military Life

Medal of Honor and Silver Stars: A brief history of valor awards in the American military

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

4 ways veterans might be hampering their own job search

4 ways veterans might be hampering their own job search

By Team T&P

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

cancer honorary marine
Career

An Honorary Marine fighting cancer made it to a Marine ball

By Kyle Gunn

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

Navy SEAL BUD/S training
Military Life

BUD/S: Everything you need to ace Navy SEAL training

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

Tug of wars, AFN, earning the coveted biker race t-shirt, and diving are all options while stationed on Diego Garcia.
Military Life

What it’s like to be stationed at Diego Garcia

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 31, 2023

Recruits in training
Career

Air Force and Space Force raise top age for new recruits to 42

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 30, 2023

A sailor is pinned with the rank of chief petty officer by his mentor during a ceremony.
Military Life

How rank and rate works in the Navy

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 20, 2023

Army general says moldy barracks are a ‘discipline problem’
Military Life

Army general says moldy barracks are a ‘discipline problem’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 15, 2023

mold device army
Military Life

To battle moldy barracks, Fort Stewart soldiers built their own mold detectors

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 6, 2023

The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019.
Benefits

VA claims processors overwhelmed, quitting from high case load

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 1, 2023

Why National University is a great choice for veterans

Why National University is a great choice for veterans

By Team T&P

Posted on Sep 27, 2023

government shutdown closed
Benefits

If the government shuts down, here’s what troops can expect

By Matt White, Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 26, 2023

The hard truth about civilian salaries for veterans leaving the military

The hard truth about civilian salaries for veterans leaving the military

By Team T&P

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

Army’s pre-boot boot camp to become permanent
Career

Army’s pre-boot boot camp to become permanent

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 3, 2023

burn pit PACT Act
Benefits

The deadline to apply for toxic exposure benefits under the PACT Act is Wednesday

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 8, 2023

Craig Morgan U.S. Army Army Reserve re-enlistment
Career

Country music star Craig Morgan re-enlists at age 59

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jul 31, 2023

Air Force restarts bonuses, some PCS moves after hiatus
Military Life

Air Force restarts bonuses, some PCS moves after hiatus

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 23, 2023

parris island leaders fired
Career

Marines fire two Parris Island leaders in charge of recruit training

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 17, 2023

Dozens of apartments for homeless veterans remain empty in Los Angeles
Veterans

Dozens of apartments for homeless veterans remain empty in Los Angeles

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jul 17, 2023

Air Force pararescuemen
Military Life

How the Air Force ran short of money for personnel

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

Army Combat Fitness Test
Military Life

The Army’s yearslong fight over its controversial new fitness test isn’t over yet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 28, 2023

The Navy is offering up to $75,000 in enlistment bonuses to get more sailors
Career

The Navy is offering up to $75,000 in enlistment bonuses to get more sailors

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 18, 2023

V-22 Osprey Landing
Military Life

No, military helicopters are not invading California

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 18, 2023

Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment
Career

Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 10, 2023

Veteran holding a job resume for ai job search

5 Ways to Boost Your Job Search Results Using AI

By Team T&P

Posted on May 25, 2023

homeless veterans stolen valor
Veterans

Stolen valor and ‘homeless veterans’: Inside a failed hoax

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 22, 2023

air force recruits
Career

Air Force, Space Force hope medals and promotions can boost recruitment referrals

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 21, 2023

Navy Housing bill of rights
Military Life

Navy unveils ‘bill of rights’ to improve barracks life for enlisted sailors

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 8, 2023

Former Afghan interpreter graduates from boot camp to become a Marine
Career

Former Afghan interpreter graduates from boot camp to become a Marine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 12, 2023

Disabled veterans
Benefits

Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2023

VA investigates, veterans affairs employee with El Paso, Texas VA who called veteran and left voicemail that prompted an investigation.
Benefits

No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 23, 2023

U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School
Military Life

Everything you need to know about Army Mountain Warfare School

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 16, 2023

legacy expeditions triple 7 special operations veterans
Benefits

Special operations veterans aim to skydive on seven continents in seven days

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 2, 2023

The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says
Military Life

The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Dec 20, 2022

Five hospitalized at US Army base in Germany after World War II-era bomb leaks
Military Life

Five hospitalized at US Army base in Germany after World War II-era bomb leaks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 10, 2022

Company that 3D-printed Army barracks wants to build habitats on the Moon
Military Life

Company that 3D-printed Army barracks wants to build habitats on the Moon

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 5, 2022

The Pentagon wants to hear from military families with special needs
Military Life

The Pentagon wants to hear from military families with special needs

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 19, 2022

The Marine Corps’ fitness test from the 1950s wasn’t that hard
Military Life

The Marine Corps’ fitness test from the 1950s wasn’t that hard

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 30, 2022

PACT Act
Benefits

Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 25, 2022

Moldy barracks
Military Life

Soldiers are finally out of Fort Bragg’s moldy barracks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 22, 2022

The Army’s new pre-basic-training boot camp might actually build better soldiers
Career

The Army’s new pre-basic-training boot camp might actually build better soldiers

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

Army considering height and weight exemptions based on fitness test score
Military Life

Army considering height and weight exemptions based on fitness test score

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

Here’s the Army’s 1949 guide on how to be a well-mannered soldier
Military Life

Here’s the Army’s 1949 guide on how to be a well-mannered soldier

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 2, 2022

Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio evacuated after bacteria discovered
Military Life

Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio evacuated after bacteria discovered

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 2, 2022

US Army fails to meet its recruitment goal by 15,000 soldiers
Career

US Army fails to meet its recruitment goal by 15,000 soldiers

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 1, 2022

Camp Pendleton
Military Life

Why hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines have been stuck in sweltering hot barracks for years

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

Military Benefits
Benefits

New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

Fort Stewart is the latest base with a mold problem in the barracks
Military Life

Fort Stewart is the latest base with a mold problem in the barracks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 18, 2022

Fire tore through tiny homes sheltering unhoused veterans in Los Angeles
Veterans

Fire tore through tiny homes sheltering unhoused veterans in Los Angeles

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 11, 2022

Russian military
Career

Russia is so desperate for fighters it’s trying to recruit at homeless shelters [Updated]

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

The Human Cost of Our Endless Wars

The Human Cost of Our Endless Wars

By Justin Burgess

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

Little Debbie snacks are being retired from service at military commissaries
Military Life

Little Debbie snacks are being retired from service at military commissaries

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Sep 2, 2022

Moldy barracks
Military Life

Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2022

Army families describe finding mold, roach infestations, and dead rodents in on-post homes
Military Life

Army families describe finding mold, roach infestations, and dead rodents in on-post homes

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

The Army wants you to skip ‘entry-level’ civilian jobs and be an officer instead
Career

The Army wants you to skip ‘entry-level’ civilian jobs and be an officer instead

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

This Marine made a gourmet surf-and-turf meal in his barracks
Military Life

This Marine made a gourmet surf-and-turf meal in his barracks

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 10, 2022

war machine
Career

How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 8, 2022

Fort Bragg
Military Life

More than 1,000 Fort Bragg soldiers need a new home thanks to mold [Updated]

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 7, 2022

The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits
Career

The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 7, 2022