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What The Military Is Like 5 Years After ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
For 17 years, the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy prohibited lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons from disclosing their sexual...
The 3-Day Military Diet Almost Destroyed Me
Have you ever heard of the three-day “Military Diet”? It’s essentially a 72-hour fast-diet that’s supposed to kick your metabolism...
This New Battle Simulator Game Is 100% Ridiculous
Video game company Landfall Games has added a new, hilarious simulation game to its inventory. Intended to create cartoonish medieval...
8 life lessons I learned from my military dad
Regardless of how I gleaned them, I wanted to share the small bits of wisdom I learned from my military dad in honor of Father's Day.
How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off By A Car Salesman
Car-buying is one of the biggest scams faced by service members and veterans. Younger enlistees who often have disposable income...
8 Things In The Back Of Every Veteran’s Closet
When you serve in the military, you inevitably collect a lot of memorabilia. By the time you separate or retire,...
8 Realities Of Being A Military Brat
Military brats aren’t your typical kids. They are adaptable, resilient, and maybe pick up a few quirks — like knowing...
8 Photos Of Deployment Puppies That Will Make Your Day Better
While on deployment, sometimes service members come across puppies. It’s almost inevitable that every company and platoon position adopted at...
What It’s Really Like Growing Up In A Military Town
I was 6 years old when my dad got orders to transfer to Naval Station Norfolk and deploy with the...
Harriet Tubman Led A Badass Raid In 1863
On the night of June 1, 1863, Harriet Tubman, with Col. James Montgomery and 300 Union soldiers, sailed up the...
How To Stand Out On Your College Application As A Veteran
The first crucial step of making the switch from the military to higher education is applying to college. Task &...
7 Phrases You’ll Want To Keep Using After The Military
If you’ve served in the military, live with a veteran, or work with one, you know that jargon is a...
Veterans And Pro Athletes Face Similar Challenges Returning To Normal Life
Many service members and athletes find that their careers become their identities. Once it comes time to transition, however, the...
New Toys ‘R’ Us Christmas Ad Tugs At Military Family Heartstrings
“RC Car,” a commercial created for Toys “R” Us by the ad agency, BBDO Atlanta, brings up feelings all too...
Sesame Street Partners With Defense Department To Help Military Kids Overcome Hardship
Military parents can now use a friendly Sesame Street website and mobile apps to make it easier for children to...
Giant Army Blimp Goes Rogue, Meanders Over Rural Pennsylvania
As of Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28, a North American Aerospace Defense Command surveillance blimp is floating over Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, after...
Uncertainty Among Military Families Dominates Results Of Lifestyle Survey
Economic concerns for the future are higher than in previous years among military families, according to advocacy group Blue Star...
How America’s Wars Have Changed The English Language
Speech, much like the world, is in a constant state of flux. The way that wars alter the world, they...