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The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War
A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead
The Marine Corps will stop punishing Marines who can’t shave due to painful razor bumps
Army investigating Fort Hood soldier for mocking sexual harassment in TikTok video
What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like
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Why a 2-star general who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter still has a military pension
His daughter said he started abusing her when she was 3 years old.
Tired of active duty? Air Force offers options to get out or transfer to the reserves
The easy out you've been waiting for.
Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year
More money. More taxes.
Lawmakers turn up the heat on the VA to explain how it’ll reduce its 125,000 claim backlog
'We have not heard how you intend to ensure sanitation measures, supply PPE to veterans and providers, and manage the growing backlog.'
230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19
"We must have a plan to keep vets safe but also keep claims moving forward.”
Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know
Military retirees, those who receive disability or other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, federal retirees and social security recipients will see a 1.6% increase in their monthly checks for 2020
The Pentagon is delaying a change to its GI Bill benefit transfer policy that would have screwed its longest-serving troops
The change would have prevented soldiers and other service members with more than 16 years of service from transferring their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to eligible family members
Washington Veterans Are Unconvinced A New $10 Billion Computer System Will Actually Improve VA Service
Spokane, Washington, will lead the $10 billion effort to revamp the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical records system, but...
Military Retirees And VA Disability Recipients Are Getting Their Biggest Pay Raise Since 2012
Editor’s Note: This article by Gina Harkins originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. Military retirees...
One State Wants To Help Refugees And Immigrants Who Aided US Troops Abroad Pay For College
Maytham Alshadood came to the U.S. and Colorado in 2008 after years of serving as a combat interpreter for American...
The VA Is Finally Getting Around To Mailing Out All Those Veteran ID Cards
Editor’s Note: This article by Amy Bushatz originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. Identification...
Trump’s VA Pick Faces A Dilemma Most Troops Would Love To Have
I’m about to suggest something that would’ve been unthinkable to me as an E-3: Put yourself in the admiral’s shoes....
Here’s How A Government Shutdown Would Impact Military Pay And Benefits
Editor’s Note: This article by Amy Bushatz originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran...
The T&P Veterans Day Guide To Getting As Many Free Meals As Humanly Possible
The high holy day is nearly upon us. Veterans all across the country are sifting through their deployment photos for...
Vets With ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Get Good News In New DoD Guidance
New guidance from the Pentagon offers some veterans with “bad paper” discharges more direction on their eligibility for a record...
Mark Wahlberg And Marcus Luttrell Team Up To Spread The Word About New Veterans Benefit
A 30-second Army and Air Force Exchange Service video has gone viral among service members and veterans. Why? Because Mark...
Here’s A Long List Of Independence Day Discounts For Military Personnel
Editor’s Note: This article by Heather Sweeney originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran...
This Airline Is Offering Free Services To Military Passengers
Military personnel will now be receiving some services for free when they fly Allegiant, according to a recent announcement from...
VA Secretary Shulkin Still Makes House Calls. Maybe More VA Doctors Should, Too
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin may be the only man in Washington who doesn’t spend all of his time cavorting...
Exclusive: Congress Is Quietly Trying To Pass A ‘GI Bill 3.0’ By Memorial Day
In the past few weeks, congressional staffers and advocates from some of the largest veterans service organizations have quietly begun...
How To Help The Local Reps The VA Depends On
County veterans service officers perform a critical role for veterans, especially those living far from major population centers. Often working...
These Are The 5 Best Places To Retire After The Military
When you retire from the military, you regain the long lost freedom to choose where you live. Analysts at the...
Vets Who Accept Separation Pay Can’t Receive VA Compensation
After 31-year-old Marine veteran Tim Foster received a 50% disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs in January, he...
