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Fort Hood investigator charged in wife’s death allegedly sought puffer fish toxin: report Fort Hood investigator charged in wife’s death allegedly sought puffer fish toxin: report

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 27 2021

News

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 12 2021

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Army intelligence analyst charged with allegedly murdering his wife Army intelligence analyst charged with allegedly murdering his wife

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 7 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 5 2021

Military Life

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Dec 13 2020

Military Life

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Dec 13 2020

Military Life

Military spouses are the backbone of the military Military spouses are the backbone of the military

By Blake Harper

/ Dec 13 2020

Tech & Tactics

C-17 Wedding C-17 Wedding

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/ Nov 3 2020

Military Life

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

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/ Sep 19 2020

Military Life

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

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/ Sep 1 2020

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 15 2020

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 25 2020

Military Life

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Apr 13 2020

News

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 7 2020

Military Life

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

By Alison Maruca

/ Feb 24 2020

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

/ Feb 24 2020

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

/ Jan 9 2020

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Mississippi Army staff sergeant charged with shooting and killing his wife Mississippi Army staff sergeant charged with shooting and killing his wife

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 27 2019

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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. 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

/ Dec 12 2019

Military Life

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

/ Dec 10 2019

Military Life

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

By Allyson Heyen

/ Nov 12 2019

News

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 25 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 24 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 24 2019

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Fired Marine lieutenant colonel accused of lying to investigators Fired Marine lieutenant colonel accused of lying to investigators

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 16 2019

News

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 12 2019

Military Life

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

By Allyson Heyen

/ Sep 4 2019

News

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

By Traci Voelke

/ Jul 2 2019

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 19 2019

Military Life

Enterprising solutions to military spouse unemployment Enterprising solutions to military spouse unemployment

/ May 10 2019

Military Life

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

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/ May 2 2019

Military Life

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 16 2019

Military Life

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

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/ Apr 7 2019

Military Life

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

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/ Mar 31 2019

History

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

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 26 2019

News

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 1 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Nov 7 2018

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

By Adam Linehan

/ Oct 17 2018

News

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

/ Oct 12 2018

Military Life

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

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/ Aug 3 2018

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We Found The Most Marine Corps Wedding Ever Tweeted We Found The Most Marine Corps Wedding Ever Tweeted

By Adam Weinstein

/ Jul 23 2018

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

By Dennis White

/ Jun 8 2018

Military Life

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 7 2018

News

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

By Jared Keller

/ May 17 2018

Military Life

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

By Jared Keller

/ May 11 2018

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 4 2018

News

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

By Adam Weinstein

/ Dec 20 2017

News

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

By Task & Purpose

/ Nov 21 2017

Military Life

What Transition Means To A Military Spouse What Transition Means To A Military Spouse

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/ Nov 8 2017

News

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

/ Sep 15 2017

Military Life

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

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/ Sep 5 2017

News

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

/ Sep 1 2017

Military Life

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

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/ Aug 2 2017

Military Life

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

By Sarah Sicard

/ May 17 2017

Military Life

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

By Scott C. Woodard

/ Apr 20 2017

News

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

By Sarah Sicard

/ Mar 2 2017

News

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

By Sarah Sicard

/ Feb 14 2017

Military Life

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

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/ Jan 6 2017

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Army Wife Battling Cancer Just Gave Birth To Quadruplets Army Wife Battling Cancer Just Gave Birth To Quadruplets

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

/ Jan 6 2017

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What Veterans Day Means For Me, A Gold Star Wife What Veterans Day Means For Me, A Gold Star Wife

/ Nov 10 2016

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

By Kate Hendricks Thomas

/ Nov 1 2016

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

/ Sep 28 2016

Military Life

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

By

/ Aug 31 2016

Military Life

8 True Stories About Dating In The Military 8 True Stories About Dating In The Military

By Sarah Sicard

/ Aug 17 2016