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A collection of resources, explainers, updates on policy, and guides for those in the military.

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Vietnam Combat Medic To Receive MoH For Actions During Devastating Battle
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Vietnam Combat Medic To Receive MoH For Actions During Devastating Battle

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 28, 2017

5 Seemingly Frivolous Medical Expenses The Pentagon Covers
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5 Seemingly Frivolous Medical Expenses The Pentagon Covers

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 26, 2017

A WWII Vet Was Docked Pay For Escaping His German Captors. Now He Wants His $13 Back
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A WWII Vet Was Docked Pay For Escaping His German Captors. Now He Wants His $13 Back

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 26, 2017

Is A New Military Oath Really The Best We Can Do To Fight Veteran Suicide?
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Is A New Military Oath Really The Best We Can Do To Fight Veteran Suicide?

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 25, 2017

Linkin Park Vocalist And Vet Advocate Chester Bennington Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
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Linkin Park Vocalist And Vet Advocate Chester Bennington Found Dead In Apparent Suicide

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 21, 2017

Mark Wahlberg And Marcus Luttrell Team Up To Spread The Word About New Veterans Benefit
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Mark Wahlberg And Marcus Luttrell Team Up To Spread The Word About New Veterans Benefit

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 18, 2017

Mattis Tried To Kill Plan To Bar Transgender Surgery For Troops
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Mattis Tried To Kill Plan To Bar Transgender Surgery For Troops

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 14, 2017

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A New Lifetime GI Bill Is Likely To Become Law. Here’s How It Will Impact Vets

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jul 13, 2017

The Marine Corps Is Now Offering A Hefty New Enlistment Bonus
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The Marine Corps Is Now Offering A Hefty New Enlistment Bonus

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 6, 2017

Lawmakers Want To Cut Housing Stipends For Dual-Military Couples
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Lawmakers Want To Cut Housing Stipends For Dual-Military Couples

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 3, 2017

A-10 Pilot Awarded Silver Star For Unleashing Hell On Iraqi Army in 2003
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A-10 Pilot Awarded Silver Star For Unleashing Hell On Iraqi Army in 2003

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 30, 2017

Air Force Releases Guidelines On New ‘V,’ ‘C,’ And ‘R’ Devices
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Air Force Releases Guidelines On New ‘V,’ ‘C,’ And ‘R’ Devices

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 27, 2017

The Trailer For Hollywood’s Latest Iraq War PTSD Drama Just Dropped
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The Trailer For Hollywood’s Latest Iraq War PTSD Drama Just Dropped

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 21, 2017

To Improve Awareness, We Must Call PTSD What It Is: A Disorder
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To Improve Awareness, We Must Call PTSD What It Is: A Disorder

By Elana Duffy

Posted on Jun 18, 2017

Soldier Who Saved Crash Victims Receives Highest Peacetime Award For Valor
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Soldier Who Saved Crash Victims Receives Highest Peacetime Award For Valor

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 7, 2017

Desperate To Retain Troops, Army Offers $90K Reenlistment Bonuses
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Desperate To Retain Troops, Army Offers $90K Reenlistment Bonuses

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 7, 2017

VA Disability Compensation: Is it For You?
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VA Disability Compensation: Is it For You?

Posted on May 27, 2017

How An Expert Action Badge Will Only Hurt Force Readiness
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How An Expert Action Badge Will Only Hurt Force Readiness

By Harlan Kefalas

Posted on May 24, 2017

Walmart Pledges To Compensate Employees Who Volunteer For Military Service
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Walmart Pledges To Compensate Employees Who Volunteer For Military Service

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 23, 2017

No, Not Every Veteran Is Damaged By Their Military Service
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No, Not Every Veteran Is Damaged By Their Military Service

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on May 20, 2017

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

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 17, 2017

1 In 5 Troops Discharged For Misconduct Between 2011 And 2015 Had PTSD Or TBI, Report Finds
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1 In 5 Troops Discharged For Misconduct Between 2011 And 2015 Had PTSD Or TBI, Report Finds

By James Clark

Posted on May 17, 2017

Army Swears Expert Action Badge Isn’t A Participation Trophy
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Army Swears Expert Action Badge Isn’t A Participation Trophy

By James Clark

Posted on May 16, 2017

It’s Time To Expand VA Support To All Military Caregivers
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It’s Time To Expand VA Support To All Military Caregivers

By Sherman Gillums Jr.

Posted on May 16, 2017

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

By James Clark

Posted on May 11, 2017

This Is Why So Many People Struggle With Their Military Transition
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This Is Why So Many People Struggle With Their Military Transition

By Eric Burleson

Posted on May 8, 2017

Did Congress Just Screw 7 Million Vets Out Of Their Tax Credits?
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Did Congress Just Screw 7 Million Vets Out Of Their Tax Credits?

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on May 5, 2017

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

By James Clark

Posted on May 4, 2017

Army Offering $5,000 Bonus To Soldiers Who Volunteer For Deployable Training Brigades
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Army Offering $5,000 Bonus To Soldiers Who Volunteer For Deployable Training Brigades

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 4, 2017

This Former Police Officer Was Just Convicted Of Lying About A Purple Heart
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This Former Police Officer Was Just Convicted Of Lying About A Purple Heart

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on May 4, 2017

‘Enlisted Military’ Ranks As One Of The Worst Jobs In The World — Again
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‘Enlisted Military’ Ranks As One Of The Worst Jobs In The World — Again

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 27, 2017

The Suicide Rate Among Female Veterans Is On The Rise, And Experts Have No Idea Why
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The Suicide Rate Among Female Veterans Is On The Rise, And Experts Have No Idea Why

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 26, 2017

Navy Federal Offers To Cover Military Pay If The Government Shuts Down
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Navy Federal Offers To Cover Military Pay If The Government Shuts Down

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Apr 25, 2017

Trump Needs To Stop Treating The Purple Heart Like A Game Show Prize
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Trump Needs To Stop Treating The Purple Heart Like A Game Show Prize

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Apr 23, 2017

Exclusive: Congress Is Quietly Trying To Pass A ‘GI Bill 3.0’ By Memorial Day
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Exclusive: Congress Is Quietly Trying To Pass A ‘GI Bill 3.0’ By Memorial Day

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Apr 18, 2017

The VA Is Using Advanced Technology To Predict Which Veterans Are At Risk Of Suicide
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The VA Is Using Advanced Technology To Predict Which Veterans Are At Risk Of Suicide

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 12, 2017

If You’re In The Military, You Can Now Carry A Gun In Oklahoma At 18
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If You’re In The Military, You Can Now Carry A Gun In Oklahoma At 18

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 12, 2017

A Fight Over Weak Government Weed Stalls Research Into Pot And PTSD
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A Fight Over Weak Government Weed Stalls Research Into Pot And PTSD

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Apr 4, 2017

Exclusive: Here’s What Vets Are About To Get From Trump’s VA
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Exclusive: Here’s What Vets Are About To Get From Trump’s VA

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Apr 3, 2017

This Professor Is Taking Lots Of Heat After An Unsavory Soldier Tweet
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This Professor Is Taking Lots Of Heat After An Unsavory Soldier Tweet

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 31, 2017

Here Is Everything You Need To Know About The New Combat Award System
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Here Is Everything You Need To Know About The New Combat Award System

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 31, 2017

WANTED: A Full-Time Video Producer/Editor For Our NYC Office
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WANTED: A Full-Time Video Producer/Editor For Our NYC Office

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 28, 2017

Here’s How You’re Told By The President You’ve Been Awarded The Medal Of Honor
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Here’s How You’re Told By The President You’ve Been Awarded The Medal Of Honor

Posted on Mar 26, 2017

The Army Is Planning A Merit Badge For POGs
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The Army Is Planning A Merit Badge For POGs

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Mar 24, 2017

New Bill Would Fine Men $100 For Masturbating. Yes, A Jerk-Off Tax
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New Bill Would Fine Men $100 For Masturbating. Yes, A Jerk-Off Tax

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 13, 2017

What Type Of Porn Viewer Are You?
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What Type Of Porn Viewer Are You?

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 13, 2017

VA Will Begin Offering Mental Health Care For Vets With ‘Bad Paper’
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VA Will Begin Offering Mental Health Care For Vets With ‘Bad Paper’

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 8, 2017

How Much Health Care Can You Buy For The Price Of An iPhone? This Much
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How Much Health Care Can You Buy For The Price Of An iPhone? This Much

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Mar 7, 2017

George W Bush Opens Up About Veterans, Iraq, And The Healing Power of Art
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George W Bush Opens Up About Veterans, Iraq, And The Healing Power of Art

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Mar 4, 2017

5 Bad Habits Preventing You From Landing That Civilian Job
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5 Bad Habits Preventing You From Landing That Civilian Job

By Kyle Brown

Posted on Feb 27, 2017

4 Facts About Student Veterans That Might Surprise You (But Shouldn’t)
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4 Facts About Student Veterans That Might Surprise You (But Shouldn’t)

By Barrett Y. Bogue

Posted on Feb 24, 2017

Green Beret Awarded Silver Star For Actions During Recent Battle In Afghanistan
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Green Beret Awarded Silver Star For Actions During Recent Battle In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 13, 2017

This is how to respond to a veteran contemplating suicide
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This is how to respond to a veteran contemplating suicide

By Duane K. L. France

Posted on Feb 12, 2017

Fallen Starbucks Cup
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After Viral Meme, Can Black Rifle Coffee Company Really Hire 10,000 Veterans?

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 6, 2017

5 Ways To Boost Veteran Enrollment At Top Colleges
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5 Ways To Boost Veteran Enrollment At Top Colleges

By Tim Hsia

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

A Story Of Survival: How I Came Back From Losing All 4 Limbs
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A Story Of Survival: How I Came Back From Losing All 4 Limbs

By John Peck

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

You Can Do A Lot More For Veterans Suicide Than Just ‘Raise Awareness’
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You Can Do A Lot More For Veterans Suicide Than Just ‘Raise Awareness’

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

‘Enlisted Military’ Named Most Stressful Job In The World
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‘Enlisted Military’ Named Most Stressful Job In The World

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 12, 2017

After A General’s Suicide, The Army’s Looking At Officer Health
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After A General’s Suicide, The Army’s Looking At Officer Health

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 10, 2017

Think Your VA Rating Is Wrong? Here’s What You Can Do
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Think Your VA Rating Is Wrong? Here’s What You Can Do

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 4, 2017

DoD Canceled Brain Injury Research Because It Didn’t Like The Results
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DoD Canceled Brain Injury Research Because It Didn’t Like The Results

By Elana Duffy

Posted on Dec 23, 2016

This Is What Happens When Troops Are Kicked Out Of The Military Because Of PTSD
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This Is What Happens When Troops Are Kicked Out Of The Military Because Of PTSD

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 2, 2016

Here’s What The New Missouri Governor, A Navy SEAL, Told A Buddy Struggling With PTSD
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Here’s What The New Missouri Governor, A Navy SEAL, Told A Buddy Struggling With PTSD

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 10, 2016

Seeing Myself In An Oregon Standoff Suspect
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Seeing Myself In An Oregon Standoff Suspect

By Peter Lucier

Posted on Nov 7, 2016