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By Nathan Lowry, The War Horse Dec 9, 2020

Community

‘Time to find the Lion King in Pashto’ – One Marine’s epic struggle to deploy

“If you want this, you will have to compete for this slot all over again.”

By Benjamin Abel, The War Horse Nov 25, 2020

Opinion

‘You either went to war or you didn’t’ — How deployments divide the veteran community

There will always be that awkward silence that follows, “Yeah, I got out before the wars started."

By Haley Britzky Nov 19, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Drop everything and watch this adorable video of two kids leaving messages for their deployed dad

I am an emotional wreck

By David Roza Sep 29, 2020

Analysis

No, military women are not getting pregnant to avoid deployment

“Now I look back, and I'm horrified that I put that female Marine through that level of crap over it."

By Haley Britzky Apr 26, 2020

News

82nd Airborne paratroopers who rapidly deployed to the Middle East in January are finally coming home

Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division said they would begin coming home "in the next several weeks."

By James Clark Apr 23, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Here’s a bunch of ways deployment prepared you for your COVID-19 quarantine

Let's be honest, deployment was pretty good preparation for the novel coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing quarantine, after all you're...

By David Roza Apr 18, 2020

News

DoD extends stop movement order to June 30, though exemption details remain fuzzy

The new order will make restrictions around deployments and redeployments “a bit looser,” but most moves will be evaluated on...

By Task & Purpose Feb 27, 2020

Military Tech

The new F-15EX fighter

The Air Force will be procuring new F-15 planes.

By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Jan 21, 2020

News

‘It’s been a long time coming’ — Hugs and tears as USS Abraham Lincoln returns from longest deployment since Cold War

"We're so excited to finally be a family ... well, to be whole again."

By Haley Britzky Oct 7, 2019

News

The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War

The exercise includes a total of 37,000 troops — including 20,000 US and service members from 18 other countries

By Haley Britzky Mar 1, 2019

Community

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

"There's a fine line between what is good for national security and regional stability, and our own pride."

By Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army Aug 30, 2018

The Long March

Why I Fear America’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic Is Going To Get Much Worse

Editor’s note: The Long March will be closed for inventory the month of August. We regret any inconvenience this causes...

By Brad Howard Jun 7, 2018

Gear

These Lightweight Bose Headphones Helped Me PT Like A Champ

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By Matt Young Apr 24, 2018

Voices

‘Eat The Apple’ Is The Belligerent, Unflinchingly Honest Iraq War Memoir We Needed

Editor’s note: With self-lacerating wit, Eat The Apple is a new Iraq war memoir that spares nothing and no one,...

By Todd J. Gillman, The Dallas Morning News Apr 13, 2018

News

Trump’s Border Deployments Could Actually Harm The Military’s Readiness

Texas' homeland security chief lauded the deployment of National Guard troops to the border on Thursday, telling Congress the situation...

By Richard White Dec 21, 2017

Opinion

I Live In The Suburbs Now. All I Want Is The Thrill Of Deployment Again

I bought my first house this year in an up-and-coming neighborhood. I know it’s up-and-coming because half the houses on...

By Task & Purpose Nov 21, 2017

Opinion

Dual-Military Families Need Help From The Service That They Aren’t Getting

When Renee Swift, an Air Force officer, married an active-duty Navy pilot, the couple added to their already-challenging careers a...

By James Clark Aug 3, 2017

History

This Marine Corps Comic Strip Artist From The 1920s Might Be The Original Terminal Lance

Some things never change, and in the Marine Corps, an institution where upholding tradition is the order of the day,...

By James Clark Jul 25, 2017

Humor

10 Times You Said To Yourself ‘I Didn’t Sign Up For This’

Sooner or later, almost everyone in the military will say the following: “I didn’t sign up for this shit,” followed...

By Sarah Sicard Jun 20, 2017

Family & Relationships

Why I Cheated When I Deployed

Military marriage is hard. Each year, anywhere from 2% to 7% of military couples file for divorce and even those...

By Jared Keller Mar 22, 2017

News

One Chart Shows Where US Troops Are Deployed Across The Planet

America’s military presence worldwide is about to get even bigger. President Trump’s proposed 10% increase to the Department of Defense...

By Andrea N. Goldstein Dec 24, 2016

Community

What It’s Like Celebrating Hanukkah On Deployment

I always felt particularly lonely and isolated as a Jew deployed to the Middle East during Hanukkah, the week-long Jewish...

By James Clark Dec 14, 2016

Humor

15 Things Only POGs Will Understand

Yankees versus Red Sox, dogs versus cats, Coca-Cola versus Pepsi — all these rivalries pale in comparison to grunts versus...

By Dianna Cahn, Stars and Stripes Dec 10, 2016

Family & Relationships

Military Families Are Still Suffering From High Operational Tempos

Financial issues remain the top priority for military members and their families, but high operational tempo, increased time away from...

By Alex Horton, Stars and Stripes Nov 26, 2016

Veterans Benefits

The Pentagon Is Now Deploying Reservists Without Granting GI Bill Benefits

Nearly 300 Marines came home from their seven-month deployment to Central America this week. They have a few things in...

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‘Time to find the Lion King in Pashto’ – One Marine’s epic struggle to deploy

‘You either went to war or you didn’t’ — How deployments divide the veteran community

Drop everything and watch this adorable video of two kids leaving messages for their deployed dad

No, military women are not getting pregnant to avoid deployment

82nd Airborne paratroopers who rapidly deployed to the Middle East in January are finally coming home

Here’s a bunch of ways deployment prepared you for your COVID-19 quarantine

DoD extends stop movement order to June 30, though exemption details remain fuzzy

The new F-15EX fighter

‘It’s been a long time coming’ — Hugs and tears as USS Abraham Lincoln returns from longest deployment since Cold War

The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War

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

Why I Fear America’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic Is Going To Get Much Worse

These Lightweight Bose Headphones Helped Me PT Like A Champ

‘Eat The Apple’ Is The Belligerent, Unflinchingly Honest Iraq War Memoir We Needed

Trump’s Border Deployments Could Actually Harm The Military’s Readiness

I Live In The Suburbs Now. All I Want Is The Thrill Of Deployment Again

Dual-Military Families Need Help From The Service That They Aren’t Getting

This Marine Corps Comic Strip Artist From The 1920s Might Be The Original Terminal Lance

10 Times You Said To Yourself ‘I Didn’t Sign Up For This’

Why I Cheated When I Deployed

One Chart Shows Where US Troops Are Deployed Across The Planet

What It’s Like Celebrating Hanukkah On Deployment

15 Things Only POGs Will Understand

Military Families Are Still Suffering From High Operational Tempos

The Pentagon Is Now Deploying Reservists Without Granting GI Bill Benefits