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

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Navy SEAL killed in Yemen raid was awarded posthumous Bronze Star for valor
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Navy SEAL killed in Yemen raid was awarded posthumous Bronze Star for valor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Aug 12, 2021

Asking for help completely changed the trajectory of this veteran’s life
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Asking for help completely changed the trajectory of this veteran’s life

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

How one veteran found purpose again
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How one veteran found purpose again

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

Floyd Lindstrom, Medal of Honor
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Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

Your definitive guide to auto loans
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Your definitive guide to auto loans

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

‘We are all suffering in silence’ — Inside the US military’s pervasive culture of eating disorders
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‘We are all suffering in silence’ — Inside the US military’s pervasive culture of eating disorders

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Aug 2, 2021

Not all checking accounts are created equal. Find the one that’s right for you
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Not all checking accounts are created equal. Find the one that’s right for you

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jul 22, 2021

Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension
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Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Darins fills out a simulated nine line medevac request during training at Warren Grove Gunnery Range in Ocean County, N.J. on Aug. 29. Darins is a tactical air control party airman assigned to the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley/Released)
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How you can write for Task & Purpose

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.
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Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Translating your military service into a career
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Translating your military service into a career

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor
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Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Division Sailor Receives Purple Heart Medal
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This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

Decades after hellish ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle, 60 special operators will have their awards upgraded
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Decades after hellish ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle, 60 special operators will have their awards upgraded

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 1, 2021

How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits
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How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 28, 2021

ac-130 crew
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AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 25, 2021

Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’
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Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

Your mental health resource guide
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Your mental health resource guide

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming
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When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming

By Task & Purpose

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows
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The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 16, 2021

Healing the hidden wounds of war
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Healing the hidden wounds of war

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards
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How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability
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The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement
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4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest
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A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

Why a 2-star general who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter still has a military pension
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Why a 2-star general who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter still has a military pension

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required
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How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

Amid tuition assistance uproar, Army vows to reimburse soldiers who paid out of pocket
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Amid tuition assistance uproar, Army vows to reimburse soldiers who paid out of pocket

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

Continued education downrange
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Soldiers say the Army’s tuition assistance program is broken — and they’re getting stuck with the bill

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

The Sgt. Maj. of the Army wants soldiers to take a three-year break — with a catch
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The Sgt. Maj. of the Army wants soldiers to take a three-year break — with a catch

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon
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Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon

By Hirepurpose

Updated on May 30, 2021

How virtual reality can make an impact on treating PTSD
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How virtual reality can make an impact on treating PTSD

By Chris Stevens

Updated on May 30, 2021

Helping injured veterans find their next mission
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Helping injured veterans find their next mission

By Task & Purpose

Updated on May 30, 2021

Verizon recognizes the value of veterans
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Verizon recognizes the value of veterans

By Hirepurpose

Updated on May 30, 2021

Don’t worry, your saved-up leave won’t disappear before you can use it
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Don’t worry, your saved-up leave won’t disappear before you can use it

By David Roza

Updated on May 28, 2021

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist
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Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2021

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety
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This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

By James Clark

Updated on May 24, 2021

Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later
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Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 22, 2021

Looking for a career in the tech industry? Microsoft Software and Systems Academy is looking for service members like you
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Looking for a career in the tech industry? Microsoft Software and Systems Academy is looking for service members like you

By Justin Burgess

Updated on May 18, 2021

5 tips for how to successfully transition out of the military
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5 tips for how to successfully transition out of the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on May 11, 2021

A service member thumbs through a stack of cash.
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Here are a few tips to make the most of your military paycheck

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military
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How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service
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A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service

By Margaret D. Stock

Posted on Apr 13, 2021

Your complete guide to the Thrift Savings Plan
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Your complete guide to the Thrift Savings Plan

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Apr 7, 2021

frank sullivan
Mental Health

Retired Air Force general caught with child porn blames it on PTSD

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

jerry mcguire
Education

Marine captain to elite university: Pay my tuition

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

Removed from command: A two-star general’s mental health disaster and fight to recover
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Removed from command: A two-star general’s mental health disaster and fight to recover

By Gregg Martin, Phillip Martin

Updated on Mar 18, 2021

This soldier almost died by suicide. Now he’s telling his story in hopes of saving someone else
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This soldier almost died by suicide. Now he’s telling his story in hopes of saving someone else

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 16, 2021

Why it took 16 years for this Marine to finally receive his Purple Heart
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Why it took 16 years for this Marine to finally receive his Purple Heart

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

The Air Force is using virtual reality to fight its suicide epidemic
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The Air Force is using virtual reality to fight its suicide epidemic

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 26, 2021

Air Force considers allowing airmen to attend funerals without charging leave
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Air Force considers allowing airmen to attend funerals without charging leave

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 24, 2021

How to build your credit score while serving in the military
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How to build your credit score while serving in the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam
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How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

Ford's new GT500 Mustang.
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Everything you should know when buying a car after deployment

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Feb 17, 2021

One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays
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One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

Investigation finds missing Fort Bliss soldier’s unit faced ‘remarkable stress’ from training tempo
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Investigation finds missing Fort Bliss soldier’s unit faced ‘remarkable stress’ from training tempo

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

This Roman soldier’s 1,900-year-old payslip confirms the green weenie is immortal
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This Roman soldier’s 1,900-year-old payslip confirms the green weenie is immortal

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

Green Beret killed in gunfight with Jordanian soldier to posthumously receive Silver Star
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Green Beret killed in gunfight with Jordanian soldier to posthumously receive Silver Star

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 27, 2021

Air Force colonel who called suicide a ‘chickensh-t way to go’ has been nominated to become a 1-star
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Air Force colonel who called suicide a ‘chickensh-t way to go’ has been nominated to become a 1-star

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 21, 2021

Opinion: Veterans who stormed the Capitol should lose their federal benefits
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Opinion: Veterans who stormed the Capitol should lose their federal benefits

By Steve Wahle

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration
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White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 11, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
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Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules
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The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

The Air Force’s top enlisted leader is looking into why an airman was punished for attempting suicide
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The Air Force’s top enlisted leader is looking into why an airman was punished for attempting suicide

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 6, 2021