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The Real Reason For The Poor State Of Military Morale
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The Real Reason For The Poor State Of Military Morale

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 29, 2014

US Troops Have Been In Combat During Christmas Since America’s Founding
Military Life

US Troops Have Been In Combat During Christmas Since America’s Founding

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Dec 24, 2014

JOB ENVY: Marine Veteran Turned Brooklyn Architect Who Makes Surfboards In His Spare Time
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JOB ENVY: Marine Veteran Turned Brooklyn Architect Who Makes Surfboards In His Spare Time

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 24, 2014

It Takes This Badass Marine General 48 Seconds To Fire Up His Troops For A Field Exercise
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It Takes This Badass Marine General 48 Seconds To Fire Up His Troops For A Field Exercise

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

The Dangerous Cultural Divide Within The US Veterans Population
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The Dangerous Cultural Divide Within The US Veterans Population

By Adrian Cole

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

The Injury Afflicting Veterans That No One Wants to Talk About
Military Life

The Injury Afflicting Veterans That No One Wants to Talk About

By Tessa Poppe

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

What Changed And What Stayed The Same: How 2014 Impacted The Veterans Community
Military Life

What Changed And What Stayed The Same: How 2014 Impacted The Veterans Community

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

Christmas means something different when you deploy
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Christmas means something different when you deploy

By Anna Granville

Posted on Dec 22, 2014

The Big Problem Faced By Military Spouses Around The Country
Military Life

The Big Problem Faced By Military Spouses Around The Country

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on Dec 22, 2014

The 25 Veterans To Watch In 2015
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The 25 Veterans To Watch In 2015

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 19, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Sergeant Set Himself On Fire Rescuing 6 Soldiers
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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Sergeant Set Himself On Fire Rescuing 6 Soldiers

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Dec 18, 2014

4 Things I Learned During My First Appointment At The VA
Military Life

4 Things I Learned During My First Appointment At The VA

By Sarah Maples

Posted on Dec 18, 2014

The Love-Hate Relationship Between American Contractors And U.S. Troops
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The Love-Hate Relationship Between American Contractors And U.S. Troops

By Chris Wicker

Posted on Dec 17, 2014

The Man Who Killed The Bill To Combat Veterans Suicide
Military Life

The Man Who Killed The Bill To Combat Veterans Suicide

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 17, 2014

US Officer Imprisoned For Desertion Had Joined the French Foreign Legion
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US Officer Imprisoned For Desertion Had Joined the French Foreign Legion

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 16, 2014

The Incredible Logistics Enabling The End Of The War In Afghanistan
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The Incredible Logistics Enabling The End Of The War In Afghanistan

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Dec 16, 2014

A Modern Military Needs To Embrace Modern Standards Of Innovation
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A Modern Military Needs To Embrace Modern Standards Of Innovation

By Ben Kohlmann

Posted on Dec 15, 2014

The American Military Should Be Pissed About The CIA Torture Report
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The American Military Should Be Pissed About The CIA Torture Report

By Halen Allison

Posted on Dec 13, 2014

5 Things No One Told Me About Being A Pilot In The Air Force
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5 Things No One Told Me About Being A Pilot In The Air Force

By Nick Bente

Posted on Dec 12, 2014

The 3 Battle Buds Every Veteran Needs To Have
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The 3 Battle Buds Every Veteran Needs To Have

By William Treseder

Posted on Dec 12, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: This Combat Controller Has Become One of the Most Decorated Airmen Ever
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UNSUNG HEROES: This Combat Controller Has Become One of the Most Decorated Airmen Ever

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Dec 11, 2014

It’s Time To Drop The Ban On Transgender Troops
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It’s Time To Drop The Ban On Transgender Troops

By Jason Lemieux

Posted on Dec 11, 2014

‘Let The Damn Army Clean Up The Mess’: An (Almost) Story Of Suicide
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‘Let The Damn Army Clean Up The Mess’: An (Almost) Story Of Suicide

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 11, 2014

The Holiday Shopping Survival Guide For Veterans
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The Holiday Shopping Survival Guide For Veterans

By Paul D. Mooney

Posted on Dec 10, 2014

The Military’s Problem With Sexual Assault Is Not A Data Problem
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The Military’s Problem With Sexual Assault Is Not A Data Problem

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 10, 2014

It’s Time For More Millennial Vets To Join The Ranks Of The VFW
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It’s Time For More Millennial Vets To Join The Ranks Of The VFW

By Adrian Cole

Posted on Dec 9, 2014

How Grassroots Initiatives are Spanning The Civilian-Military Gap
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How Grassroots Initiatives are Spanning The Civilian-Military Gap

By Nathan K. Finney

Posted on Dec 9, 2014

Here’s What Needs To Happen In Afghanistan For Night Raids To Be Successful
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Here’s What Needs To Happen In Afghanistan For Night Raids To Be Successful

By Ernest Lee Ronin

Posted on Dec 9, 2014

The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil
History

The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 8, 2014

The Fight Over The A-10 Is About More Than Just A Plane
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The Fight Over The A-10 Is About More Than Just A Plane

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Dec 8, 2014

Who Is Ash Carter And Why Does He Make Sense As Defense Secretary?
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Who Is Ash Carter And Why Does He Make Sense As Defense Secretary?

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 5, 2014

The Air Force’s Mixed Messaging Problem
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The Air Force’s Mixed Messaging Problem

By Matthew Gjertsen

Posted on Dec 5, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds In An IED Attack
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds In An IED Attack

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 5, 2014

The Story Behind The First Submarine To Sink A Warship
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The Story Behind The First Submarine To Sink A Warship

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

Female Sailors Secretly Filmed In Shower Aboard Submarine
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Female Sailors Secretly Filmed In Shower Aboard Submarine

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

One Quote Shows The Enlisted Ranks’ Problem With Hagel’s Departure
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One Quote Shows The Enlisted Ranks’ Problem With Hagel’s Departure

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

Police Detain Man For Walking With His Hands In His Pockets, Which Marines Find Hilarious
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Police Detain Man For Walking With His Hands In His Pockets, Which Marines Find Hilarious

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 3, 2014

The Problem With Military Masturbators
Culture

The Problem With Military Masturbators

By William Treseder

Posted on Dec 3, 2014

How Do You Answer The Question, ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’
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How Do You Answer The Question, ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’

By Don Gomez

Posted on Dec 2, 2014

Performance Counseling Doesn’t Have To Be A Wasted Experience
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Performance Counseling Doesn’t Have To Be A Wasted Experience

By Joe Byerly

Posted on Dec 2, 2014

Watch Members Of The National Guard Recover Pieces Of An American Flag Burned In Ferguson
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Watch Members Of The National Guard Recover Pieces Of An American Flag Burned In Ferguson

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 2, 2014

When It Comes To The Military, SciFi Movies Are Missing The Mark
Culture

When It Comes To The Military, SciFi Movies Are Missing The Mark

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 1, 2014

This Thanksgiving, I’m Most Thankful For My Military Service
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This Thanksgiving, I’m Most Thankful For My Military Service

By Jess Levens

Posted on Nov 27, 2014

No, The Army Has Not Lost The Art Of Leadership
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No, The Army Has Not Lost The Art Of Leadership

By Brad Hardy

Posted on Nov 25, 2014

The Director Of Phoenix VA Hospital Has Finally Been Fired
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The Director Of Phoenix VA Hospital Has Finally Been Fired

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Nov 25, 2014

The Committees That Oversee Military And Veterans Affairs Will See Big Changes
Military Life

The Committees That Oversee Military And Veterans Affairs Will See Big Changes

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Nov 25, 2014

Don’t Tell Me We Lost The War In Afghanistan
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Don’t Tell Me We Lost The War In Afghanistan

By Kyle Dykstra

Posted on Nov 24, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: Peter Kassig
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UNSUNG HEROES: Peter Kassig

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Nov 21, 2014

Searching For My Flag In Fallujah
History

Searching For My Flag In Fallujah

By Chad Russell

Posted on Nov 20, 2014

How Leaving The Military Made Me A Better Leader
Military Life

How Leaving The Military Made Me A Better Leader

By Mike Denny

Posted on Nov 19, 2014

Royal Marine Wins Hero Award For Reuniting Troops With Dogs Left Behind
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Royal Marine Wins Hero Award For Reuniting Troops With Dogs Left Behind

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Nov 19, 2014

Why The VFW Is Worth Saving
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Why The VFW Is Worth Saving

By Shelly Burgoyne-Goode

Posted on Nov 18, 2014

So Far, The Big VA Reforms Have A Failing Grade
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So Far, The Big VA Reforms Have A Failing Grade

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Nov 18, 2014

Ranger Veterans Should Step Out Of The Shadows
Military Life

Ranger Veterans Should Step Out Of The Shadows

By Adam Lackey

Posted on Nov 17, 2014

People Are Mad About Profanity At The Concert For Valor. That’s Pretty F—ing Dumb
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People Are Mad About Profanity At The Concert For Valor. That’s Pretty F—ing Dumb

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Nov 15, 2014

10 Leadership Lessons from One Of Britain’s Greatest Soldiers
History

10 Leadership Lessons from One Of Britain’s Greatest Soldiers

By Crispin Burke

Posted on Nov 13, 2014

What The Civil War Can Teach Us About Women In Combat
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What The Civil War Can Teach Us About Women In Combat

By Anna Granville

Posted on Nov 10, 2014

Robert O’Neill Is Not The Hero Of The Bin Laden Raid
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Robert O’Neill Is Not The Hero Of The Bin Laden Raid

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Nov 8, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Double Amputee Who Refused To Quit The NYC Marathon
Military Life

UNSUNG HEROES: The Double Amputee Who Refused To Quit The NYC Marathon

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Nov 7, 2014

Meet The 8 Post-9/11 Veterans Just Elected To Congress
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Meet The 8 Post-9/11 Veterans Just Elected To Congress

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Nov 6, 2014

A Peaceful Tactic For A Militarized Police Force
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A Peaceful Tactic For A Militarized Police Force

By Ed Hinman

Posted on Nov 5, 2014

Is The Pentagon’s New Survey On Sexual Assault Too Graphic?
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Is The Pentagon’s New Survey On Sexual Assault Too Graphic?

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Nov 5, 2014

The Inevitable Failure Of US Half-Measures Against ISIS
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The Inevitable Failure Of US Half-Measures Against ISIS

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 4, 2014

Innovative Leadership In The Military Starts By Leaning Forward
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Innovative Leadership In The Military Starts By Leaning Forward

By Christopher G. Ingram

Posted on Nov 3, 2014