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Fort Hood soldier found dead from gunshot wound inside burning vehicle
Army

Fort Hood soldier found dead from gunshot wound inside burning vehicle

Our thoughts are with Pfc. Rosecrans' loved ones

We salute ‘The Dude’ for being ‘the coolest military working dog ever’
Mandatory Fun

We salute ‘The Dude’ for being ‘the coolest military working dog ever’

The Dude abides

DoD identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan
Army

DoD identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

RIP

Marines are finally about to receive their first new pistol in 35 years
Marine Corps

Marines are finally about to receive their first new pistol in 35 years

Sun's out, guns out

One security forces member injured in shooting at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Navy

One security forces member injured in shooting at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

The shooter has been neutralized.

2019 was the ‘deadliest year on record’ for insider attacks in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

2019 was the ‘deadliest year on record’ for insider attacks in Afghanistan

A new inspector general report marks a grim milestone.

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level
Military Spouse

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can have long-term effects. You never know what doors will open when you help out fellow military families.

Exclusive: Here’s the Army’s plan to ‘reopen’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Army

Exclusive: Here’s the Army’s plan to ‘reopen’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The service's conditions-based approach helps lay out a framework for how installations can get back to normal.

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

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

The federal government and National Guard are friends with no benefits.

A supercut of X-Wings flying into the ‘danger zone’ is the Star Wars tribute we didn’t know we needed
Entertainment

A supercut of X-Wings flying into the ‘danger zone’ is the Star Wars tribute we didn’t know we needed

Hyperdrive to the danger zone!

‘Harley riding, tequila-drinking Navy SEAL’ nominated to oversee special operations at the Pentagon
Navy

‘Harley riding, tequila-drinking Navy SEAL’ nominated to oversee special operations at the Pentagon

If confirmed by the Senate, Louis Bremer would become the Pentagon's first permanent top civilian overseeing special operations since June

Moving to Colorado Springs?
Base Guides

Moving to Colorado Springs?

Whether its Peterson AFB or Fort Carson, welcome to the ‘Springs’! Not only an outdoor lover’s paradise, Colorado Springs also offers many art and cultural experiences throughout the year. Let’s dig into your new duty station and find out what it has to offer.

New changes to the VA Home Loan
Housing

New changes to the VA Home Loan

The VA Loan is a benefit available to active duty and veterans when they are financing a home. This year, several key changes have made the VA Loan even more useful and beneficial for military families. We met with Bryan Bergjans of Caliber Home Loans to learn how these newest changes will impact families looking to PCS or buy a home in 2020. Bergjans is part of an initiative to educate veterans and industry professionals about this benefit, and in the past year Caliber has educated over 2 million people regarding the VA Home Loan Benefit.

What military kids say about PCS moves
Family

What military kids say about PCS moves

The summer months bring vacations and time off from school for kids. But military kids often have other things happening over the summer months such as saying goodbye to friends or moving across the country (or world) during a military move. Social media is full of memes and images talking about how military brats will say goodbye to so many people in their lifetime and how resilient they are. Those of us who get to raise military kids know exactly how true this is, especially the resiliency part. PCS season is hard for the whole family, but how often do we hear from the kids involved?

Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS
Benefits & Pay

Personal finance tips while awaiting PCS

In mid-March, the DoD put all permanent change of station (PCS) and temporary duty moves on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic, leaving hundreds of thousands of military families in various stages of preparation for the annual PCS season in limbo until further notice. If you’re facing a delayed PCS, you’re likely also facing some personal finance questions related to your move. The good news is, there are many resources and tips available for families facing these unprecedented circumstances and the military community is always ready to support one another.

What to do when you’re waiting for PCS orders
Military Moves

What to do when you’re waiting for PCS orders

Waiting on orders is frustrating. You know you are a ‘mover’ this year, but that’s all you know. You may not know where you’re going, or when. When your spouse attends a school, everyone is a mover. It’s not a question of “if” you will move this year, but “when.” This year, with the DoD delays because of Coronavirus, there is an even greater sense of uncertainty and insecurity. It’s difficult to prepare for a move when you don’t know where you are going. But there are things you can do now while you’re waiting to help your upcoming PCS go more smoothly.

We salute whoever made Steve Carell head of Space Force at the Air Force museum
Air Force

We salute whoever made Steve Carell head of Space Force at the Air Force museum

Who did this?!

Trump is purging the Pentagon of perceived enemies and installing loyalists in their place, critics say
United States

Trump is purging the Pentagon of perceived enemies and installing loyalists in their place, critics say

President Trump's purge of the so-called 'deep state' now extends to top Pentagon positions.

Netflix’s new war movie ‘Da 5 Bloods’ looks like ‘Three Kings’ set during the Vietnam War
Entertainment

Netflix’s new war movie ‘Da 5 Bloods’ looks like ‘Three Kings’ set during the Vietnam War

Director Spike Lee plans on dropping viewers into the shit when his new war drama premieres on Netflix next month

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

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

“They did what they were supposed to do without hesitation, and for that I get to be here"