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

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Jones, 56th Medical Operations Squadron general surgeon, out of Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., teaches Dr. Raul Alfredo Castellanos, Honduran medical student, how to properly suture the skin closed after a surgery in the operating room of the Dr. Salvador Paredes Hospital in Trujillo, Honduras, July 2, 2015. Jones is a one of a number of U.S. Air Force doctors in Honduras as part of the New Horizons Honduras 2015 training exercise. New Horizons was launched in the 1980s and is an annual joint humanitarian assistance exercise that U.S. Southern Command conducts with a partner nation in Central America, South America or the Caribbean. The exercise improves joint training readiness of U.S. and partner nation civil engineers, medical professionals and support personnel through humanitarian assistance activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. David J. Murphy/Released)
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Supreme Court refuses, yet again, to review whether military members can sue for malpractice

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 25, 2025

Soldiers watch a sunrise during Eager Lion, a multilateral exercise in Jordan, Sept, 13, 2022.
Mental Health

If common mental health issues are labeled ‘incompatible’ with service, advocates fear troops will ‘go underground’

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 19, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter 2024
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Coast Guard hit with data breach, impacting pay for more than 1,100 members

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 15, 2025

U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircrafts, assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, being prepared for the morning flight during Sentry Savannah 25-1, at the Air Dominance Center, Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Jan. 21, 2025. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s premier fourth- and fifth-generation fighter integration exercise, with this year’s event involving more than 1,000 participants and 56 aircraft from eight flying units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Xaviera Stevens)
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Airmen say ‘people first, mission always’ is falling by the wayside in DEI crackdown

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 11, 2025

A hospital campus with fall foliage.
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Flooding damages multiple buildings at Walter Reed

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 2, 2025

A soldier deposits funds into a safe in a finance office, Nov. 4, 2013, at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan. The 101st Financial Management Support Detachment, 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade (Lifeliners), in support of the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater), effectively manages millions of dollars throughout Afghanistan. The 101st Financial Management Support Detachment is a Massachusetts National Guard Unit. (U.S. Army Sgt. Sinthia Rosario, Task Force Lifeliner Public Affairs)
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Paychecks for junior enlisted troops are better than 90% of civilian peers, report says

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

VA extends education benefits by a year for more than a million veterans
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VA extends education benefits by a year for more than a million veterans

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 5, 2025

Members of the 8th Maintenance Squadron at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea work on an F-16 during an exercise in 2013. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
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Air Force expands the number of skilled jobs up for retention bonuses

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 28, 2024

A man in military uniform with a face mask installs a white square Internet router in the ceiling of a barracks.
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Congress authorizes free Wi-Fi for troops in barracks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 22, 2024

Soldiers of the Georgia Army National Guard complete a sunrise run during annual training at Fort Stewart. The Guardsmen are assigned to the 78th Troop Command's 110th Combat Services Support Battalion.
Mental Health

Troops are skipping mental health treatment over privacy fears, report finds

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 20, 2024

Los Angeles, CA - November 26: Travelers make their way to LAX as large crowds travel for the Thanksgiving holiday at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Soldiers can now get $2,000 if they travel for a family emergency

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

A service member thumbs through a stack of cash.
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Junior enlisted troops set to receive major pay increase in 2025

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 8, 2024

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer announced a new mountaineering badge during the AUSA 2024 annual meeting and exposition.
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The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

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Former soldier in fraudulent marriage must repay $200k in benefits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 1, 2024

The tower of power includes the special forces, ranger, and airborne tabs.
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A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

The Pentagon announced new initiatives to save troops money and improve their quality of life. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone
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Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

103-year-old WWII veteran finally gets VA benefits 78 years later
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103-year-old WWII veteran finally gets VA benefits 78 years later

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 24, 2024

Air Force members Tech. Sgt. Tyrese Thompson and Tech. Sgt. Chase Blumberg reenlist at Air Base 201 in Niger in 2023.
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Air Force raises maximum amount for retention bonuses to $180,000

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 26, 2024

Army debuts new recruiting ads aimed at high-tech civilians rather than soldiers
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Army debuts new recruiting ads aimed at high-tech civilians rather than soldiers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 9, 2024

Special operations veterans ask Army to not cut tuition, certification benefits
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Special operations veterans ask Army to not cut tuition, certification benefits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 3, 2024

Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare
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Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers
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Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Gold Star fraudster targeted women, non-English speakers and those with little financial literacy
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Gold Star fraudster targeted women, non-English speakers and those with little financial literacy

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers
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Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops
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Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Pentagon is failing to connect at-risk exiting service members with support agencies
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Pentagon is failing to connect at-risk exiting service members with support agencies

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 24, 2024

National Guard restarts reenlistment bonuses ahead of schedule
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National Guard restarts reenlistment bonuses ahead of schedule

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 10, 2024

Army National Guard suspends reenlistment bonuses
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Army National Guard suspends reenlistment bonuses

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Mar 4, 2024

Soldier in cold environment
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Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

The Air Force is offering up to $600,000 in bonuses to keep pilots
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The Air Force is offering up to $600,000 in bonuses to keep pilots

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 10, 2023

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Medal of Honor and Silver Stars: A brief history of valor awards in the American military

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads
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Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 3, 2023

VA claims processors overwhelmed, quitting from high case load
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VA claims processors overwhelmed, quitting from high case load

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 1, 2023

‘When was the last time you asked for help?’ Veterans Affairs releases new suicide prevention ad
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‘When was the last time you asked for help?’ Veterans Affairs releases new suicide prevention ad

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 9, 2023

Military suicide prevention
Mental Health

U.S. Army implements Brandon Act, giving soldiers new mental health options

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 3, 2023

Air Force rolls out new mental health policies under the Brandon Act
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Air Force rolls out new mental health policies under the Brandon Act

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 6, 2023

US troops in Ukraine
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US troops in Ukraine now eligible for combat pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2023

Military Working Dog Handlers
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Air Force Military Working Dog Handlers no longer eligible for special duty assignment pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 14, 2023

Air Force pararescuemen
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How the Air Force ran short of money for personnel

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

The Navy is offering up to $75,000 in enlistment bonuses to get more sailors
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The Navy is offering up to $75,000 in enlistment bonuses to get more sailors

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 18, 2023

Marines
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Marine unit accidentally emails out 39,000 bank accounts, other personal info

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 23, 2023

recon marines
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Troops’ pay endangered by debt default, Defense Secretary says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 2023

Brandon Act
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5 years after sailor’s death, Pentagon implements new mental health policy for troops

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 9, 2023

Department of Veterans Affairs
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The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 24, 2023

VA investigates, veterans affairs employee with El Paso, Texas VA who called veteran and left voicemail that prompted an investigation.
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No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 23, 2023

Army parental leave policy
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The Army’s new parental leave policy doubles the amount of time soldiers can take off

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 31, 2023

COVID-19 vaccine mandate
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Pentagon not currently considering back pay for US troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2023

a man in uniform sits in a long hallway, head in his hands
Mental Health

The VA will provide free care for mental health emergencies

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 14, 2023

Four sailors have committed suicide at a Navy maintenance center since October
Mental Health

Four sailors have committed suicide at a Navy maintenance center since October

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 3, 2022

military veterans misconceptions
Mental Health

What Americans are getting wrong about veterans

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 11, 2022

The Army Reserve chief wants leaders to stop wasting soldiers’ drill time on paperwork
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The Army Reserve chief wants leaders to stop wasting soldiers’ drill time on paperwork

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 10, 2022

Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service
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Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

Military suicide prevention
Mental Health

The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care
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Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

The Army needs to get better at recruiting PSYOP soldiers, general says
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The Army needs to get better at recruiting PSYOP soldiers, general says

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

The Army’s new pre-basic-training boot camp might actually build better soldiers
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The Army’s new pre-basic-training boot camp might actually build better soldiers

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

From ‘intense darkness’ to the Army’s NCO of the Year: How this medic made an example of himself
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From ‘intense darkness’ to the Army’s NCO of the Year: How this medic made an example of himself

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 18, 2022

Sgt. Maj. of the Army to leaders: Stop using behavioral health as a universal band-aid for problems
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Sgt. Maj. of the Army to leaders: Stop using behavioral health as a universal band-aid for problems

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 17, 2022

The Sergeant Major of the Army knows what you’ve heard about the service. He’s working on it
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The Sergeant Major of the Army knows what you’ve heard about the service. He’s working on it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

Woman recalls the time a retired Marine general ‘saved my life’ as a college student in an abusive relationship
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Woman recalls the time a retired Marine general ‘saved my life’ as a college student in an abusive relationship

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 30, 2022

Military Benefits
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New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

How the military’s new medical screening is screwing over Army recruiters
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How the military’s new medical screening is screwing over Army recruiters

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 15, 2022

As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them
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As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 29, 2022

‘We were in shock’ — Loved ones remember Marine killed in Abbey Gate bombing one year ago
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‘We were in shock’ — Loved ones remember Marine killed in Abbey Gate bombing one year ago

By Francisco Martinezcuello

Posted on Aug 26, 2022