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

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Congress overrides Trump’s veto of defense policy bill, clearing the way for troops to get special pay
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Congress overrides Trump’s veto of defense policy bill, clearing the way for troops to get special pay

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

Save your military pay now, so you’re not paying for it later
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Save your military pay now, so you’re not paying for it later

By Ashley Snipes

Updated on Jan 3, 2021

A service member thumbs through a stack of cash.
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The Army is modernizing its payment systems

By Mark Orders-Woempner

Updated on Jan 1, 2021

Investigators reportedly looking into whether Nashville bombing suspect believed in alien lizards
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Investigators reportedly looking into whether Nashville bombing suspect believed in alien lizards

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 30, 2020

Special Forces doctor awarded for saving lives despite his own injuries following a motorcycle accident
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Special Forces doctor awarded for saving lives despite his own injuries following a motorcycle accident

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 30, 2020

Former 1st Special Forces Group commander arrested for domestic violence after 2-hour police standoff
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Former 1st Special Forces Group commander arrested for domestic violence after 2-hour police standoff

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 28, 2020

Here are 3 degree paths that may be a natural fit for military members
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Here are 3 degree paths that may be a natural fit for military members

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Dec 28, 2020

Trump vetoes defense policy bill that authorizes special pay for troops
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Trump vetoes defense policy bill that authorizes special pay for troops

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 23, 2020

Army special operations medic and pregnant wife die in apparent murder-suicide
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Army special operations medic and pregnant wife die in apparent murder-suicide

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 23, 2020

3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted
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3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Dec 16, 2020

Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha on why soldiers go to war
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Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha on why soldiers go to war

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 12, 2020

Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight
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Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 11, 2020

Sergeant major blasted online amid claims he screwed Marines out of holiday leave
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Sergeant major blasted online amid claims he screwed Marines out of holiday leave

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 9, 2020

Do you have what it takes to join the Secret Service?
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Do you have what it takes to join the Secret Service?

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Dec 8, 2020

Here’s why military veterans are a natural fit to play in the NFL
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Here’s why military veterans are a natural fit to play in the NFL

By Justin Burgess

Posted on Dec 7, 2020

Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan
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Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 6, 2020

Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq
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Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 5, 2020

Troops will still get a pay raise if Trump vetoes the National Defense Authorization Act
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Troops will still get a pay raise if Trump vetoes the National Defense Authorization Act

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 5, 2020

‘Least F–ks Given,’ ‘Keyboard Commando,’ and other decorations you earned, but never got until now
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‘Least F–ks Given,’ ‘Keyboard Commando,’ and other decorations you earned, but never got until now

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 4, 2020

Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle
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Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 3, 2020

I struggled with thoughts of suicide. Vulnerability and connection kept me alive
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I struggled with thoughts of suicide. Vulnerability and connection kept me alive

By Matthew Stroup

Posted on Nov 24, 2020

How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management
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How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

The Army’s ‘complete failure’ led to this private’s suicide after she was sexually assaulted, parents say
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The Army’s ‘complete failure’ led to this private’s suicide after she was sexually assaulted, parents say

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 20, 2020

How to position yourself for a post-service career in technology
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How to position yourself for a post-service career in technology

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Nov 12, 2020

Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military
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Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help
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We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help

By Zack Baddorf

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

A-10 Pilot
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A-10 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for dramatic landing with missing canopy and no landing gear

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 8, 2020

7 things you need to do before leaving the military
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7 things you need to do before leaving the military

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Nov 5, 2020

Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight
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Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 3, 2020

Going back to school on the GI Bill? Learn from those who did it the hard way
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Going back to school on the GI Bill? Learn from those who did it the hard way

By Justin Burgess

Posted on Nov 3, 2020

US special operations forces behind al-Baghdadi raid awarded Presidential Unit Citation
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US special operations forces behind al-Baghdadi raid awarded Presidential Unit Citation

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free
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Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 29, 2020

Airman earns Bronze Star for supporting airstrikes in Iraq that killed more than 100 enemy fighters
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Airman earns Bronze Star for supporting airstrikes in Iraq that killed more than 100 enemy fighters

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 27, 2020

Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight
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Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 24, 2020

New law will create a 988 hotline for veterans in crisis
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New law will create a 988 hotline for veterans in crisis

Posted on Oct 20, 2020

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste
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Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Oct 20, 2020

Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020
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Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 16, 2020

The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously
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The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 16, 2020

USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
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USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 14, 2020

Army Chief says COVID-19 likely factor in rise in suicides
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Army Chief says COVID-19 likely factor in rise in suicides

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 13, 2020

Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan
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Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 13, 2020

Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
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Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 11, 2020

Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism
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Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 8, 2020

The Pentagon refuses to acknowledge that more service members are dying by suicide in 2020
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The Pentagon refuses to acknowledge that more service members are dying by suicide in 2020

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 2, 2020

Your technical manual for online learning
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Your technical manual for online learning

By Esther Bergdahl

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

The military has seen a significant increase in suicide deaths since COVID-19 hit
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The military has seen a significant increase in suicide deaths since COVID-19 hit

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

On July 19, 1932 Marine Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler addressed the Bonus Army in Washington, D.C, and launched into a fiery tirade that remains relevant to military veterans, and Americans at large, even to this day.
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Smedley Butler’s fiery speech to World War I veterans is still relevant today

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD
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This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 26, 2020

New legislation would expand VA healthcare for service members exposed to burn pits, toxic substances
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New legislation would expand VA healthcare for service members exposed to burn pits, toxic substances

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits
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How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

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How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

Eligibility changes could be coming to Arlington. Here’s what you need to know
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Eligibility changes could be coming to Arlington. Here’s what you need to know

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 17, 2020

98 airmen have died by suicide so far in 2020, Air Force chief says
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98 airmen have died by suicide so far in 2020, Air Force chief says

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 16, 2020

He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor
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He joined the Army to avenge the 9/11 attacks. On the 19th anniversary of that day, he’ll receive the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 11, 2020

Trump’s tax break could hurt enlisted service members next year when the IRS docks their pay
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Trump’s tax break could hurt enlisted service members next year when the IRS docks their pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 10, 2020

The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform
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The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 9, 2020

‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis
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‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

I was in the wrong fight in Iraq. As an immigration lawyer, I found the right one
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I was in the wrong fight in Iraq. As an immigration lawyer, I found the right one

By Travis Weiner

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year
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Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

Army sergeant major to receive Medal of Honor for saving 75 hostages from ISIS
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Army sergeant major to receive Medal of Honor for saving 75 hostages from ISIS

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 4, 2020

Report: Army Ranger to receive Medal of Honor for saving dozens of prisoners held by ISIS
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Report: Army Ranger to receive Medal of Honor for saving dozens of prisoners held by ISIS

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 2, 2020

Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan
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Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 28, 2020

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says
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Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 28, 2020

The value of service: pursuing career success at McKesson
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The value of service: pursuing career success at McKesson

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Aug 20, 2020