Resources(Page 5)

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

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

/ Feb 26 2021

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

/ Feb 24 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Feb 18 2021

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

/ Feb 18 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 17 2021

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Everything you should know when buying a car after deployment Everything you should know when buying a car after deployment

By Jonathon Klein

/ Feb 17 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 16 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 8 2021

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

/ Feb 8 2021

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

By Adam Linehan

/ Jan 27 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 27 2021

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

/ Jan 21 2021

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

/ Jan 20 2021

Here’s how to succeed with your online courses Here’s how to succeed with your online courses

By Patrick Baker

/ Jan 18 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jan 18 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 11 2021

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Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him

/ Jan 9 2021

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The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process

By Carl Forsling

/ Jan 8 2021

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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 Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 7 2021

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

/ Jan 7 2021

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 7 2021

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

/ Jan 6 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 5 2021

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

By Adam Weinstein

/ Jan 5 2021

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

By Ashley Snipes

/ Jan 3 2021

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Navy Reservists are getting a brand new payment system Navy Reservists are getting a brand new payment system

By Patrick Baker

/ Jan 1 2021

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The Army is modernizing its payment systems The Army is modernizing its payment systems

By Mark Orders-Woempner

/ Jan 1 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 31 2020

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

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 30 2020

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Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death

By Zachary Bell

/ Dec 29 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 29 2020

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Dec 28 2020

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 23 2020

Your Best Career Move After The Military May Be Sideways Your Best Career Move After The Military May Be Sideways

By Nina Semczuk

/ Dec 23 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 23 2020

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

By Justin Burgess

/ Dec 14 2020

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

By Justin Burgess

/ Dec 13 2020

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Dec 13 2020

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Dec 13 2020

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

By Adam Linehan

/ Dec 13 2020

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Dec 11 2020

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

/ Dec 11 2020

Which educational benefit is best for you? Which educational benefit is best for you?

By Patrick Baker

/ Dec 11 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 10 2020

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Survivor Guilt, A Booney Hat, And The Things Left Behind By Fallen Friends Survivor Guilt, A Booney Hat, And The Things Left Behind By Fallen Friends

By Chief Kristin Beck (Ret.)

/ Dec 10 2020

The Minneapolis VA is testing a medical app to combat PTSD nightmares The Minneapolis VA is testing a medical app to combat PTSD nightmares

/ Dec 10 2020

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

/ Dec 10 2020

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 5 2020

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 4 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 3 2020

6 Hot Jobs For Veterans Who Want to Break Into Finance 6 Hot Jobs For Veterans Who Want to Break Into Finance

/ Dec 3 2020

VA secretary says new program will help fund suicide prevention services VA secretary says new program will help fund suicide prevention services

/ Dec 2 2020

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

/ Dec 2 2020

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 2 2020

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

/ Dec 2 2020

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

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 2 2020

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

By Zack Baddorf

/ Dec 2 2020

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The power of reinvention: How a Marine Corps veteran adapted to find career success The power of reinvention: How a Marine Corps veteran adapted to find career success

/ Dec 2 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 2 2020

Veteran died hours after 2 calls to suicide hotline went unheeded, Inspector General finds Veteran died hours after 2 calls to suicide hotline went unheeded, Inspector General finds

/ Dec 2 2020

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

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

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

By Matthew Stroup

/ Dec 2 2020

‘Forever’ GI Bill Isn’t Always Forever, Under New DoD Guidance ‘Forever’ GI Bill Isn’t Always Forever, Under New DoD Guidance

/ Dec 1 2020