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The ins-and-outs of life in the military, from enlisting, to staying in shape and deploying, to pay, benefits, housing, and everything between.

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Marines are testing out new workout gear, and the fate of ‘silkies’ is an open question

By James Clark

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Tell us how you feel about the US leaving Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war

By Jeff Schogol

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Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers

By David Roza

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The Air Force just let in a white supremacist that a Google search could have caught

By David Roza

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Military Life

The VA Takes Back Millions In Benefits From Disabled Vets And Can’t Explain Why

By James Clark

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A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits

By James Clark

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

By James Clark

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Military Life

A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service

By Margaret D. Stock

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A Marine vet is on a mission to make the media capitalize ‘veteran’ all the time

By Jared Keller

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Former Army sergeant charged with stabbing soldier to death in Fort Stewart barracks room

By Paul Szoldra

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Field Day Inspection Video Shows One Of The Worst Things About Life As An Enlisted Marine

By James Clark

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Culture

This one photo shows both the best and worst of life in the military

By Paul Szoldra

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History

These incredible colorized photos capture life on the front lines of WWII

By James Clark

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A US Marine will wrestle in the Olympics for the first time in decades

By Paul Szoldra

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How this Army lieutenant pulled off an elaborate scheme to join the military without his family knowing

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

Your complete guide to the Thrift Savings Plan

By Meredith Mathis

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Three immigrants who earned the US military’s highest award for combat bravery

By Patrick Baker

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All veterans and their spouses can get vaccinated at the VA. Here’s how

By James Clark

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Military Life

11 Space A do’s and don’ts

By PCSgrades

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11 things to know about flying Space A with kids

By PCSgrades

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

By PCSgrades

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Military Life

The downside to life as a military brat

By Carla Olivo, USMC Spouse

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Military Life

Buying lunch for movers: yea or nay?

By PCSgrades

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Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees

By PCSgrades

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Military Life

Moving to Camp Pendleton?

By Lizann Lightfoot

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Moving to Fort Hood?

By Lizann Lightfoot

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Military Life

PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM

By Lizann Lightfoot

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Buying a house online: 6 tips for military families

By Lizann Lightfoot

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Military Life

How to prepare for a PCS move

By Lizann Lightfoot

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Moving to Colorado Springs?

By PCSgrades

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Military Life

New changes to the VA Home Loan

By PCSgrades

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What military kids say about PCS moves

By PCSgrades

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Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS

By PCSgrades

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Military Life

What to do when you’re waiting for PCS orders

By PCSgrades

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Home ownership and taxes – A Q & A  for military families

By PCSgrades

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An overseas milspouse on COVID lockdown

By PCSgrades

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Military Life

Helping military kids through PCS moves

By PCSgrades

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Tech & Tactics

How to adjust to your new normal during coronavirus

By PCSgrades

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Military Life

Military kids and school moves through a pandemic: FAQ

By PCSgrades

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Put your movers on notice the next time you PCS!

By PCSgrades

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“Your PCS checklist saved my life!”

By PCSgrades

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Rent vs Buy military families need to weigh their options

By PCSgrades

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Moving before school is over? What to do?

By PCSgrades

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Can I follow my service member with unaccompanied orders?

By PCSgrades

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Military Life

Your MCBH Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Military Life

Your Naval Air Station Jacksonville / Naval Station Mayport Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your MCAS Yuma Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Nellis Air Force Base Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your MCAS Cherry Point Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Fort Drum Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Joint Base Lewis-McChord Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Marine Base Quantico Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Camp Lejeune Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Fort Knox Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Fort Bragg Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Fort Riley Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Fort Benning Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Hawaii Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Fort Campbell Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Patuxent River Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your College Station Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Washington DC Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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Your Fort Wainwright Area Guide

By PCSgrades

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