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

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Senators introduce bill that would allow service members to sue for medical malpractice Senators introduce bill that would allow service members to sue for medical malpractice

/ Sep 10 2019

Military Life

Wounded warrior climbs the ladder at The Home Depot Wounded warrior climbs the ladder at The Home Depot

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose

/ Sep 6 2019

Military Life

How a career at Lowe’s led to stability for one military spouse How a career at Lowe’s led to stability for one military spouse

By Allyson Heyen

/ Sep 4 2019

Military Life

Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert

/ Sep 3 2019

News

Air Force PJ receives Bronze Star for fighting off Taliban for hours while twice wounded Air Force PJ receives Bronze Star for fighting off Taliban for hours while twice wounded

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 30 2019

News

The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 27 2019

Military Life

Meet this year’s top military working dog Meet this year’s top military working dog

By

/ Aug 27 2019

Military Life

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered

/ Aug 23 2019

Military Life

6 things to do with your bonus 6 things to do with your bonus

By T.T. Robinson

/ Aug 22 2019

News

‘We are a people organization’ — Army leaders push renewed focus on soldiers amid rise in sexual assaults and suicides ‘We are a people organization’ — Army leaders push renewed focus on soldiers amid rise in sexual assaults and suicides

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 21 2019

News

The Air Force veteran who helps others bring their whole selves to work at Comcast The Air Force veteran who helps others bring their whole selves to work at Comcast

By Allyson Heyen

/ Aug 21 2019

News

Army Lieutenant accused of taking an APC on a joy ride found not guilty by reason of insanity Army Lieutenant accused of taking an APC on a joy ride found not guilty by reason of insanity

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 19 2019

Military Life

Scammers are fooling troops into buying cars at fake online military exchanges Scammers are fooling troops into buying cars at fake online military exchanges

By

/ Aug 18 2019

Military Life

‘Here we are again’ — Shaw AFB is mourning its third suicide in as many months ‘Here we are again’ — Shaw AFB is mourning its third suicide in as many months

By

/ Aug 16 2019

Military Life

Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Aug 15 2019

News

ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 15 2019

Military Life

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 13 2019

News

Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality

/ Aug 9 2019

Military Life

The VA may have wrongly billed thousands of veterans for more than $50 million for emergency care The VA may have wrongly billed thousands of veterans for more than $50 million for emergency care

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/ Aug 9 2019

News

Air Force commander apologizes for calling airmen who commit suicide ‘chickensht’ Air Force commander apologizes for calling airmen who commit suicide ‘chickensht’

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 5 2019

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 1 2019

News

A former Army tanker gets The Home Depot’s tools where they need to go A former Army tanker gets The Home Depot’s tools where they need to go

/ Aug 1 2019

News

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 31 2019

News

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

/ Jul 30 2019

Military Life

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

By T.T. Robinson

/ Jul 29 2019

Military Life

A vet’s advice: Translate your military skills for hiring managers A vet’s advice: Translate your military skills for hiring managers

/ Jul 23 2019

News

Sleep important, Navy finds Sleep important, Navy finds

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 17 2019

News

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 13 2019

News

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 11 2019

News

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

By Traci Voelke

/ Jul 2 2019

History

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 24 2019

Tech & Tactics

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

By T.T. Robinson

/ Jun 21 2019

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 18 2019

News

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 14 2019

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 12 2019

Tech & Tactics

This C-17 crew fought near-zero visibility and broke diplomatic protocol to save a life. Now they’re up for awards This C-17 crew fought near-zero visibility and broke diplomatic protocol to save a life. Now they’re up for awards

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/ Jun 12 2019

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 10 2019

Military Life

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 6 2019

News

How two different paths led two veterans from the Marine Corps to Microsoft How two different paths led two veterans from the Marine Corps to Microsoft

/ May 29 2019

Military Life

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

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/ May 23 2019

Military Life

Three paths to success at Associated Materials Three paths to success at Associated Materials

/ May 21 2019

News

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

By Jared Keller

/ May 21 2019

Military Life

The state with the most active-duty US troops is also too expensive for veterans to retire, study say The state with the most active-duty US troops is also too expensive for veterans to retire, study say

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/ May 21 2019

News

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

By Carl Forsling

/ May 16 2019

News

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

By Jared Keller

/ May 15 2019

News

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

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/ May 15 2019

News

Putting people above pay: How an Army officer continues to serve others with Abbott Putting people above pay: How an Army officer continues to serve others with Abbott

/ May 14 2019

Military Life

Enterprising solutions to military spouse unemployment Enterprising solutions to military spouse unemployment

/ May 10 2019

News

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

By Haley Britzky

/ May 9 2019

Military Life

From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank

/ May 3 2019

Military Life

Bring your military professionalism to the job interview Bring your military professionalism to the job interview

/ May 1 2019

Military Life

Advance Auto Parts isn’t just veteran-friendly, it’s veteran-ready Advance Auto Parts isn’t just veteran-friendly, it’s veteran-ready

/ Apr 30 2019

News

Leap of faith: How a Navy vet found her place at GlaxoSmithKline Leap of faith: How a Navy vet found her place at GlaxoSmithKline

/ Apr 29 2019

Tech & Tactics

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

By T.T. Robinson

/ Apr 23 2019

Military Life

This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research

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/ Apr 22 2019

News

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 22 2019

Military Life

Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities

By

/ Apr 21 2019

Military Life

VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why. VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why.

By

/ Apr 20 2019

Military Life

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

By Jason Sutton

/ Apr 19 2019

Military Life

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

/ Apr 12 2019

Military Life

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

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/ Apr 10 2019

Military Life

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 5 2019

News

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 4 2019

Military Life

Gold Star spouses can lose financial assistance if they remarry, but veterans in Congress hope to change that Gold Star spouses can lose financial assistance if they remarry, but veterans in Congress hope to change that

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/ Mar 31 2019