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Man sentenced in murder of deployed Fort Stewart soldier’s wife

By Haley Britzky

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Army intelligence analyst charged with allegedly murdering his wife

By Haley Britzky

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Army colonel arrested for domestic violence previously investigated for ‘emotional outbursts’

By Haley Britzky

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You’re married – now what? A simple guide to packing your parachute

By Meredith Mathis

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This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level

By Lizann Lightfoot

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Military spouses are the backbone of the military

By Blake Harper

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C-17 Wedding

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The lore of Uncle Wally leads a family from Bagram to Meuse-Argonne

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‘You’re disgusting’ — Biracial military family welcomed to Kansas City with racist taunts

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

By Jeff Schogol

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

By Jeff Schogol

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Here’s how military spouses can finish their education while on the move

By Lizann Lightfoot

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Navy civilian arrested and charged with murdering wife nearly two decades ago

By Paul Szoldra

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Empowered through work: How a military spouse found strength in her job with The Home Depot

By Alison Maruca

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US Forces Korea on high alert for coronavirus after dependent tests positive

By David Roza

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How we found out about a shocking loophole in a military policy meant to protect victims of domestic violence

By James Clark

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Mississippi Army staff sergeant charged with shooting and killing his wife

By Haley Britzky

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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

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

By James Clark

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How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label

By Allyson Heyen

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

By Paul Szoldra

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Former Navy SEAL says he went to war to defend a Swedish teenager’s dreams

By Paul Szoldra

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‘I wanted her dead’ — Ex-Army medic pleads guilty to love triangle murder of his wife

By Haley Britzky

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Fired Marine lieutenant colonel accused of lying to investigators

By Paul Szoldra

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Marine lieutenant colonel charged with assault for allegedly hitting his wife right before Christmas

By Paul Szoldra

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How a career at Lowe’s led to stability for one military spouse

By Allyson Heyen

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We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’

By Traci Voelke

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Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill

By Jeff Schogol

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Enterprising solutions to military spouse unemployment

By Hirepurpose

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The US military doesn’t follow its own rules when investigating domestic violence on bases

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

By Haley Britzky

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A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down

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Gold Star spouses can lose financial assistance if they remarry, but veterans in Congress hope to change that

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

By Jared Keller

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

By Haley Britzky

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Two Married Marines Went To The Corps’ Birthday Ball. Now He’s Charged With Murder

By Paul Szoldra

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Husband Of Slain 101st Airborne Soldier Allegedly Confessed To Killing His Wife

By Adam Linehan

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A Military Widower Is Challenging The Rule Banning Troops From Suing The Government

By James Clark

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Iraq War Combat Vet’s Wife Rips Into Trump As She’s Deported After Begging Him For Help

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We Found The Most Marine Corps Wedding Ever Tweeted

By Adam Weinstein

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I’m A US-Born Army Vet. Why Did Border Patrol Just Try To Arrest Me And My Wife?

By Dennis White

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Military Spouse Who Cheated 8 Times In 3 Years Asks: Should I Divorce My Husband?

By Paul Szoldra

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The UCMJ May Get A Domestic Violence Update To Prevent The Next Texas Church Shooting

By Jared Keller

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There’s A Big Problem With That Viral Military Spouse Photo

By Jared Keller

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Colonel Has Right Not To Recognize His Gay Master Sergeant’s Spouse, Air Force Says

By Jeff Schogol

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Sailor Stabs Wife, Hangs Self After Returning From Deployment, Police Say

By Adam Weinstein

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Dual-Military Families Need Help From The Service That They Aren’t Getting

By Task & Purpose

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What Transition Means To A Military Spouse

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The Details Of This General’s Alleged Frat Case Are Even Weirder Than You Think

By James Clark

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How Starbucks Served A Military Spouse While Her Husband Served The Country

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Army Investigating Married General Who Tried To Play ‘Jody’ With Subordinate’s Wife

By James Clark

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A Vet Fatally Overdosed While On Lockdown In A VA Hospital. Now His Wife Is Demanding Answers

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New Supreme Court Decision Has Serious Implications For Ex-Military Spouses

By Sarah Sicard

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That Time My Wife Tried To Deliver Candy In The Middle Of A Field Exercise

By Scott C. Woodard

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Whoopi Did Not Say ‘Military Widows Love Their 15 Minutes In the Spotlight’

By Sarah Sicard

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Trump Looked To This Army Wife For Advice On Fixing The VA

By Sarah Sicard

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Military Spouses Should Enjoy Same Gun Rights As Service Members, Congressman Says

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Army Wife Battling Cancer Just Gave Birth To Quadruplets

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

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What Veterans Day Means For Me, A Gold Star Wife

By Jane Horton

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I Kept My Abusive Marriage A Secret Because Marines Are Supposed To Be Tough

By Kate Hendricks Thomas

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Tom Hanks: ‘Military Caregivers Are Hidden Heroes And They Need Your Support’

By James Clark

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Boy Stands To Salute Veteran’s Funeral Procession, And Brings A Widow To Tears

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8 True Stories About Dating In The Military

By Sarah Sicard

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Chris Kyle’s Widow Discusses Life 3 Years After His Death

By Sarah Sicard

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