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A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, scans the horizon during a simulated assault as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, June 9, 2024. This iteration of JPMRC-X marks the first deployment to the Philippines, which will enable and assist the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in building combat training center locations within the Philippines. The JPMRC-X is a Department of the Army initiative consisting of a deployable package of personnel and equipment designed to support training exercises across the Pacific. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Carleeann Smiddy)

What does the trade war mean for troops’ military retirement savings?

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 10, 2025

Team McConnell Airmen receive information from colleges and universities during the annual education fair held in the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom June 19, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fair was held to spread knowledge of the different programs for Airmen and their family members.

Bill would automatically give separating troops ‘competency records’ for civilian jobs

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

Special operations veterans ask Army to not cut tuition, certification benefits

Special operations veterans ask Army to not cut tuition, certification benefits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 3, 2024

Veteran suicides rose in 2021, largest spike among young women vets

Veteran suicides rose in 2021, largest spike among young women vets

By Matt White, Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

joint base san antonio ceremony

Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols

Posted on Jan 7, 2022

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 8, 2020

Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early

Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 26, 2019

He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired

He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

Here’s Why The Military’s New Retirement System May Not Be So Bad

Here’s Why The Military’s New Retirement System May Not Be So Bad

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 28, 2018

Here Are The Best And Worst States For Military Retirees

Here Are The Best And Worst States For Military Retirees

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 22, 2017

These Are The 5 Best Places To Retire After The Military

These Are The 5 Best Places To Retire After The Military

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 3, 2016

I Only Realized The Military’s True Influence On My Identity After Retiring

I Only Realized The Military’s True Influence On My Identity After Retiring

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 11, 2015

8 Things I Miss About The Marine Corps

8 Things I Miss About The Marine Corps

Posted on Nov 10, 2015

What It Feels Like To Walk Away From 20 Years In The Marines

What It Feels Like To Walk Away From 20 Years In The Marines

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Apr 9, 2015

Reflecting On 20 Years Of Service In The Military

Reflecting On 20 Years Of Service In The Military

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Mar 30, 2015