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Military Life

Soldiers can now get $2,000 if they travel for a family emergency 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.

Military Life

Junior enlisted troops set to receive major pay increase in 2025 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.

News

The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’ 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

Military Life

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

Military Life

A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms 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

Military Life

Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

History

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

News

Air Force raises maximum amount for retention bonuses to $180,000 Air Force raises maximum amount for retention bonuses to $180,000

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 26, 2024

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 9, 2024

News

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 3, 2024

Military Branches

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 25, 2024

History

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

News

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

News

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 24, 2024

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 10, 2024

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Mar 4, 2024

Military Life

Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 10, 2023

Military Life

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

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 3, 2023

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 1, 2023

Military Life

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

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 3, 2023

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 6, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 14, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

News

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 18, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 23, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 9, 2023

News

The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan 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.

News

No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money 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

News

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 31, 2023

News

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

News

The VA will provide free care for mental health emergencies The VA will provide free care for mental health emergencies

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 14, 2023

News

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 3, 2022

News

What Americans are getting wrong about veterans What Americans are getting wrong about veterans

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 11, 2022

News

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 10, 2022

News

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

News

The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

News

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

News

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

News

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

News

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 15, 2022

News

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 29, 2022

History

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

By Francisco Martinezcuello

Posted on Aug 26, 2022

Military Life

The Dodge Challenger and Charger are dead. Here are the best rides to blow your paycheck on instead The Dodge Challenger and Charger are dead. Here are the best rides to blow your paycheck on instead

By Tom McParland

Posted on Aug 25, 2022

History

‘All those people… oh my God’ — A soldier recounts the 2004 Mosul chow hall bombing ‘All those people… oh my God’ — A soldier recounts the 2004 Mosul chow hall bombing

By Jeremy Fricke

Posted on Aug 19, 2022

News

‘Those treatments saved my life’: The veterans who turn to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing ‘Those treatments saved my life’: The veterans who turn to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing

By Ethan E. Rocke

Posted on Aug 18, 2022

History

This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban

By Kacy Tellessen

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

Opinion

Florida’s plan to recruit uncertified vets to become teachers is a stupid idea Florida’s plan to recruit uncertified vets to become teachers is a stupid idea

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 16, 2022

News

The Army wants you to skip ‘entry-level’ civilian jobs and be an officer instead The Army wants you to skip ‘entry-level’ civilian jobs and be an officer instead

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

News

The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

News

The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 7, 2022

News

No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Aug 3, 2022

News

Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

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Soldiers can now get $2,000 if they travel for a family emergency Soldiers can now get $2,000 if they travel for a family emergency

Junior enlisted troops set to receive major pay increase in 2025 Junior enlisted troops set to receive major pay increase in 2025

The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’ The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’

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

A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan

No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money

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

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

The VA will provide free care for mental health emergencies The VA will provide free care for mental health emergencies

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

What Americans are getting wrong about veterans What Americans are getting wrong about veterans

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

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

The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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‘All those people… oh my God’ — A soldier recounts the 2004 Mosul chow hall bombing ‘All those people… oh my God’ — A soldier recounts the 2004 Mosul chow hall bombing

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This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban

Florida’s plan to recruit uncertified vets to become teachers is a stupid idea Florida’s plan to recruit uncertified vets to become teachers is a stupid idea

The Army wants you to skip ‘entry-level’ civilian jobs and be an officer instead The Army wants you to skip ‘entry-level’ civilian jobs and be an officer instead

The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits

No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare

Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines

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