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

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A proposed law would let troops get mental healthcare without having to let their units know A proposed law would let troops get mental healthcare without having to let their units know

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 25 2020

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Senator pushes Medal of Honor upgrade for Marine sergeant who threw back enemy grenade in Vietnam Senator pushes Medal of Honor upgrade for Marine sergeant who threw back enemy grenade in Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 19 2020

We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests

/ Jun 18 2020

The military keeps growing their cybersecurity program. Here’s how you can get involved The military keeps growing their cybersecurity program. Here’s how you can get involved

By Patrick Baker

/ Jun 15 2020

230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19 230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19

/ Jun 5 2020

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jun 3 2020

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ May 29 2020

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Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 28 2020

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US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 28 2020

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s new kit was inspired by a Medal of Honor recipient Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s new kit was inspired by a Medal of Honor recipient

By Task & Purpose

/ May 22 2020

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Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 20 2020

C-130 aircrew receives Combat Action Medal for dodging RPG over Afghanistan C-130 aircrew receives Combat Action Medal for dodging RPG over Afghanistan

/ May 19 2020

Honors on hold: Cemeteries postpone full military honors for veterans during pandemic Honors on hold: Cemeteries postpone full military honors for veterans during pandemic

/ May 18 2020

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Former Green Beret Ron Shurer receives the Medal of Honor Former Green Beret Ron Shurer receives the Medal of Honor

By Task & Purpose

/ May 15 2020

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This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much

/ May 14 2020

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New study shows PTSD in the military traces its roots back 3,000 years New study shows PTSD in the military traces its roots back 3,000 years

By Chris Capelluto

/ May 11 2020

Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ May 11 2020

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29 Purple Hearts awarded for Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Air Base 29 Purple Hearts awarded for Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Air Base

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 4 2020

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A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic

/ Apr 30 2020

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Several troops diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury after Iran’s missile attack will receive Purple Hearts Several troops diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury after Iran’s missile attack will receive Purple Hearts

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 28 2020

Unbelievable hero finally awarded the Medal of Honor after 34 years. Unbelievable hero finally awarded the Medal of Honor after 34 years.

By Patrick Baker

/ Apr 24 2020

Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation

/ Apr 23 2020

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Troops can now retain 120 days of unused leave so that COVID-19 doesn’t ruin their travel plans Troops can now retain 120 days of unused leave so that COVID-19 doesn’t ruin their travel plans

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 16 2020

Here are all the financial resources for troops and veterans hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic Here are all the financial resources for troops and veterans hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic

/ Apr 16 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic could actually result in more accessible behavioral health care for soldiers and families The COVID-19 pandemic could actually result in more accessible behavioral health care for soldiers and families

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 14 2020

Products for warfighters by warfighters Products for warfighters by warfighters

By Alison Maruca

/ Apr 14 2020

Here’s how military spouses can finish their education while on the move Here’s how military spouses can finish their education while on the move

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Apr 13 2020

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Special tactics airmen receive valor awards for daring Middle East raids, one of which took out top Al Qaeda leader Special tactics airmen receive valor awards for daring Middle East raids, one of which took out top Al Qaeda leader

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 11 2020

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Steve Carell’s ‘Space Force’ parody actually got military awards right Steve Carell’s ‘Space Force’ parody actually got military awards right

By David Roza and James Clark

/ Apr 10 2020

Hundreds of people in Boston have offered to ‘buddy up’ with veterans dealing with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic Hundreds of people in Boston have offered to ‘buddy up’ with veterans dealing with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic

/ Apr 4 2020

This WWII medic treated grunts even after taking shrapnel wounds. Now he’s finally getting a Purple Heart This WWII medic treated grunts even after taking shrapnel wounds. Now he’s finally getting a Purple Heart

/ Apr 3 2020

COVID-19 relief bill contains nearly $20 billion for veterans COVID-19 relief bill contains nearly $20 billion for veterans

/ Mar 25 2020

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Lawmakers approve emergency fix to ensure GI Bill benefits continue even as campuses close and classes move online Lawmakers approve emergency fix to ensure GI Bill benefits continue even as campuses close and classes move online

/ Mar 19 2020

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Trump directs Army to award 30th Infantry Division with Presidential Unit Citation for heroism during WWII Trump directs Army to award 30th Infantry Division with Presidential Unit Citation for heroism during WWII

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 18 2020

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75 years ago, this Medal of Honor recipient braved a ‘death-sown’ minefield to reach 2 injured soldiers 75 years ago, this Medal of Honor recipient braved a ‘death-sown’ minefield to reach 2 injured soldiers

/ Mar 18 2020

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Trump awards retired Army Gen. Jack Keane the Presidential Medal of Freedom Trump awards retired Army Gen. Jack Keane the Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 11 2020

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3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts 3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 11 2020

Deported veterans have trouble accessing their benefits, so San Diego is building a Vet Connect station in Tijuana to help them out Deported veterans have trouble accessing their benefits, so San Diego is building a Vet Connect station in Tijuana to help them out

/ Mar 10 2020

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35 years and counting: Lowe’s associate reflects on Army Reserve service 35 years and counting: Lowe’s associate reflects on Army Reserve service

/ Mar 10 2020

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Air Force crew receives medals for ‘legendary airmanship’ in 9-hour firefight against ISIS stronghold in Afghanistan Air Force crew receives medals for ‘legendary airmanship’ in 9-hour firefight against ISIS stronghold in Afghanistan

/ Mar 3 2020

Suicide in the Military Suicide in the Military

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 28 2020

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Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia, speaks about his service, and the relationship to Army Values. Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia, speaks about his service, and the relationship to Army Values.

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019 Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 26 2020

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The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma

By Kayla Williams and Samantha Kubek

/ Feb 26 2020

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Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but

By Jenny Lynne Stroup

/ Feb 24 2020

Empowered through work: How a military spouse found strength in her job with The Home Depot Empowered through work: How a military spouse found strength in her job with The Home Depot

By Alison Maruca

/ Feb 24 2020

Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families

/ Feb 19 2020

This Vermont nonprofit returns lost or stolen medals of valor to the veterans who earned them This Vermont nonprofit returns lost or stolen medals of valor to the veterans who earned them

/ Feb 19 2020

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The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 12 2020

The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides

/ Feb 12 2020

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Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 10 2020

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Feb 10 2020

Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees

/ Feb 8 2020

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The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 5 2020

Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Feb 5 2020

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Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 4 2020

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The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 3 2020

America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place

/ Jan 30 2020

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While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 28 2020

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An Army veteran shares the career advice that got him from Harvard to Gap Inc An Army veteran shares the career advice that got him from Harvard to Gap Inc

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jan 28 2020

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Florida senators are pushing for Purple Hearts for service members wounded in the NAS Pensacola shooting Florida senators are pushing for Purple Hearts for service members wounded in the NAS Pensacola shooting

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 26 2020

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VFW demands apology after Trump claims traumatic brain injuries are not ‘very serious’ VFW demands apology after Trump claims traumatic brain injuries are not ‘very serious’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 24 2020

For Walmart, hiring veterans ‘makes us better’ For Walmart, hiring veterans ‘makes us better’

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jan 23 2020

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Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 22 2020