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

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Air Force chief orders stand down to combat rising number of suicides
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Air Force chief orders stand down to combat rising number of suicides

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

Trump orders Navy to rescind awards given to prosecutors who lost case against Eddie Gallagher
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Trump orders Navy to rescind awards given to prosecutors who lost case against Eddie Gallagher

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

After Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of murder, the prosecutors who lost the case received awards for ‘superb results’
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After Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of murder, the prosecutors who lost the case received awards for ‘superb results’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 30, 2019

One Man’s Trash is Another Veteran’s Franchise Treasure
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One Man’s Trash is Another Veteran’s Franchise Treasure

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jul 29, 2019

Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees
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Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jul 25, 2019

Sleep important, Navy finds
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Sleep important, Navy finds

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

Artillery soldier awarded Bronze Star for raining mortars on ISIS fighters during a harrowing firefight
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Artillery soldier awarded Bronze Star for raining mortars on ISIS fighters during a harrowing firefight

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 13, 2019

50 sailors on USS John S. McCain honored for their bravery during 2017 collision
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50 sailors on USS John S. McCain honored for their bravery during 2017 collision

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’
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We owe it to our Gold Star families to end the ‘Widows Tax’

By Traci Voelke

Posted on Jul 3, 2019

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

By Zachary Bell

Posted on Jun 28, 2019

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor
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‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents
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‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 25, 2019

Drones are the future. They could also earn you some serious cash
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Drones are the future. They could also earn you some serious cash

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jun 22, 2019

The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay
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The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year
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Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide
Mental Health

Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 12, 2019

It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor
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It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 10, 2019

Each of the 4 heroes killed in a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger has received a valor award
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Each of the 4 heroes killed in a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger has received a valor award

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

TurboTax uses a ‘military discount’ to trick US service members into paying to file their taxes
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TurboTax uses a ‘military discount’ to trick US service members into paying to file their taxes

Posted on May 23, 2019

UNC Charlotte shooting hero awarded posthumous ROTC Medal of Heroism
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UNC Charlotte shooting hero awarded posthumous ROTC Medal of Heroism

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 21, 2019

The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse
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The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse

By Carl Forsling

Posted on May 16, 2019

The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity
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The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 16, 2019

Continuing the mission: One veteran’s transition from the Army to FedEx Ground
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Continuing the mission: One veteran’s transition from the Army to FedEx Ground

Posted on May 15, 2019

Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy
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Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 9, 2019

5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone
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5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’
Mental Health

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

Barracks to business: Hiring veterans has never been easier
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Barracks to business: Hiring veterans has never been easier

By Jason Sutton

Posted on Apr 20, 2019

A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic
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A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 13, 2019

2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend
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2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

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

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds
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The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 5, 2019

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes
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Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son
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‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero
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‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq
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Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

Does Captain Marvel rate backpay? We called the Air Force to find out
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Does Captain Marvel rate backpay? We called the Air Force to find out

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget
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Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough?
Mental Health

Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough?

By Meaghan Mobbs

Posted on Mar 6, 2019

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets
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Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’
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Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 2, 2019

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
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Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
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Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes
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Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2019

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy
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Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy

Posted on Feb 5, 2019

The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018
Mental Health

The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

3 Americans Who Foiled Paris Train Attack Awarded French Citizenship
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3 Americans Who Foiled Paris Train Attack Awarded French Citizenship

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 2, 2019

Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012
Mental Health

Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment
Mental Health

Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018
Mental Health

Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave
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The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations
Mental Health

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2019

Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants
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Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants

By Kyle Gaffney

Posted on Jan 25, 2019

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid
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Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 25, 2019

Zero Coasties Were Paid To Create These Memes About The Government Shutdown
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Zero Coasties Were Paid To Create These Memes About The Government Shutdown

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

Coast Guard Commandant: I Know You Haven’t Been Paid But ‘Stay The Course’
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Coast Guard Commandant: I Know You Haven’t Been Paid But ‘Stay The Course’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 16, 2019

Your Leadership Skills Are What Matter Most To Hiring Managers
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Your Leadership Skills Are What Matter Most To Hiring Managers

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jan 15, 2019

3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book
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3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jan 11, 2019

You Definitely Shouldn’t Hire This American Who Reportedly Sent In A Resume To ISIS
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You Definitely Shouldn’t Hire This American Who Reportedly Sent In A Resume To ISIS

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 9, 2019

Disabled Vets Can Now Fly Space-A. Here’s What You Need To Know
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Disabled Vets Can Now Fly Space-A. Here’s What You Need To Know

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 9, 2019

More Than 66,000 USAA Members Will Get $181 From The Bank Over Alleged Account Errors
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More Than 66,000 USAA Members Will Get $181 From The Bank Over Alleged Account Errors

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown
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42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria
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Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 24, 2018

The Number Of Challenge Coins That Are Passed Out Is Too Damn High
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The Number Of Challenge Coins That Are Passed Out Is Too Damn High

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

Army Unit Gets Screwed Out Of Holiday Leave After ‘Many Soldiers’ Purchase Airline Tickets
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Army Unit Gets Screwed Out Of Holiday Leave After ‘Many Soldiers’ Purchase Airline Tickets

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 17, 2018