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How to fix your elbow pain

How to fix your elbow pain

By Michael Gregory

The experimental rifle that almost changed World War II

The experimental rifle that almost changed World War II

A person is typing on a laptop displaying various charts and graphs, including a pie chart and line graphs. Next to the laptop on a white surface are a pair of black-framed glasses and a white smartphone with a black screen.

Why every veteran and service member needs to track their net worth

By Jessica Evans

A grand historical procession in front of an ornate Gothic-style cathedral. The scene features a richly decorated horse-drawn carriage surrounded by soldiers in red uniforms and plumed hats, some on horseback and others marching with long spears. A large crowd of onlookers, including men, women, and children, gathers on both sides, some waving hats in excitement. Clergy and officials stand on the cathedral steps beneath colorful banners and draped red curtains. The atmosphere is lively and ceremonial, with dust rising from the horses' hooves and the crowd's movement.

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The 5 most underrated commanders in military history

A two-story beige model home with a concrete driveway and a sign in the foreground that reads "Windsor Ridge Homes MODEL OPEN." The house has a garage door, three chairs, a small table with flowers, and a partially open front door with the number 6510 above it.

VA loan inspections: What to expect

By Jessica Evans

The 7 people you meet in basic training

The 7 people you meet in basic training

Why the Patriot Guard Riders escorted a Marine’s remains across 2,000 miles

Why the Patriot Guard Riders escorted a Marine’s remains across 2,000 miles

Dr. Seuss and other great writers who served in the Armed Forces

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Dr. Seuss and other great writers who served in the Armed Forces

Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson passed away at 100

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Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson passed away at 100

By Miguel Ortiz

11 Things new soldiers complain about during basic training

11 Things new soldiers complain about during basic training

How to build residual income and passive revenue streams

How to build residual income and passive revenue streams

By Jessica Evans

House hacking for military families

House hacking for military families

By Jessica Evans

The incredible Katherine Johnson, NASA’s genius ‘Hidden Figure’

The incredible Katherine Johnson, NASA’s genius ‘Hidden Figure’

By Megan Harless

Why you should get on this new TSP strategy ASAP!

Why you should get on this new TSP strategy ASAP!

By Jessica Evans

How to request your absentee ballot by the Aug. 1 deadline

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How to request your absentee ballot by the Aug. 1 deadline

By Shannon Corbeil

Partial text on a red banner reads "GOOD CAP RA" above a white sheet listing percentages: 4.00%, 4.38%, and 4.50%, with some blurred text or symbols to the left of the percentages. The background is blue.

What’s a cap rate and why does it matter?

By Jessica Evans

A figure dressed in a white, mummy-like costume with a hood and mask covering the face, glowing white eyes, and a crescent moon emblem on the chest stands with arms slightly extended. The outfit includes intricate bandage-like wrappings and a dark cape, set against a dimly lit background.

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Federal Voting Assistance Program helps you vote overseas

By Shannon Corbeil

Military personnel in formal dress uniforms carry a casket draped with an American flag during a funeral ceremony at a cemetery, with some members saluting and a band playing in the foreground.

How the US military pays tribute to our fallen heroes

A soldier in camouflage uniform and tan gloves is holding a bundle of small American flags with wooden sticks. The uniform has a "U.S. ARMY" patch on the chest. The background is blurred with greenery and another soldier partially visible.

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Memorial Day: It’s not just for service members lost in combat

By Jessica Manfre

The 7 surprising stages of separation from active duty

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The 7 surprising stages of separation from active duty

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USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor Heads to National Mall for Memorial Day Weekend to Remember Fallen Military

4 of the funniest boot camp stories we’ve ever heard

4 of the funniest boot camp stories we’ve ever heard

By Orvelin Valle

Two soldiers in green military uniforms and face coverings are crouching on a paved path in a park. They are posing with a German Shepherd dog sitting between them. One soldier holds the dog's leash, while the other holds a rifle. The background shows grass, trees, and some buildings.

Russian forces abandoned this dog, now he’s serving with Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

A man wearing a beige sheriff's uniform and a beige cowboy hat is seated in front of a brick wall. The uniform has sheriff patches on both sleeves, and the man has a mustache. Blue chairs are visible in the background.

One sheriff’s race: Two instances of stolen valor

By Bethaney Phillips

A person standing on a dry grassy hillside with arms raised, overlooking a vast landscape of green forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Financial freedom is possible with this plan

By Jessica Evans

This is why jungle training is worse than cold weather training

This is why jungle training is worse than cold weather training

This Navy SEAL unit was ‘the most hard luck platoon’ to fight in Vietnam

This Navy SEAL unit was ‘the most hard luck platoon’ to fight in Vietnam

By Blake Stilwell

A man in a suit and tie is standing and pointing at a projected screen displaying a webpage with multiple images arranged in a grid. Several people are seated facing the screen, some with laptops open. The room has a whiteboard with handwritten notes, a fan, and a framed artwork with a flag and the words "WELCOME HOME!" on the wall.

The VA Loan explained

By Jessica Evans

This military unit has been guarding the Pope without a break for over 500 years

This military unit has been guarding the Pope without a break for over 500 years

By Stephen Carlson

A white wooden post holds a red "For Sale" sign with a yellow "Sold" sticker diagonally across it. In the background, there is a two-story beige house with multiple windows, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn with green grass and some yellow flowering bushes. Trees and a clear blue sky are visible behind the house.

WATCH: How to use your BAH to make money

By Jessica Evans

Wreaths Across America is building a flagpole you can see from space

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Wreaths Across America is building a flagpole you can see from space

By Bethaney Phillips

How this vet went from the military to millionaire

By Jessica Evans

A residential neighborhood scene with a moving truck parked on the street. A person is pushing a large boxed item on a hand truck along the sidewalk. Several people are outside a two-story brick house with a white balcony, some standing and one sitting on a blanket on the grass. The sky is partly cloudy with blue patches.

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These 10 hilarious TikToks will turn your PCS frown upside down

By Jessica Evans

A woman with blonde hair wearing a black "Buffalo Balloon" t-shirt is sitting behind a table stacked with a gray and blue duffel bag and a yellow plastic bag. Behind her are numerous boxes of baby supplies, including diapers and Pampers wipes, arranged against the wall.

A New York businesswoman is bringing clothing, medicine and bulletproof vests to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

This surprising coping mechanism for PTSD is all the buzz

This surprising coping mechanism for PTSD is all the buzz

6 dumb things I thought I knew about the military before joining

6 dumb things I thought I knew about the military before joining

By Blake Stilwell

This is what the funeral of a roman general would look like

Two display panels mounted on a teal wall, each featuring two seashells and a piece of dyed fabric. The top panel shows two large, light-colored conch shells labeled "Bolinus brandaris Purple Dye Murex," with German text explaining their use in producing a valuable purple dye. A piece of reddish-purple fabric is displayed to the left. The bottom panel shows two smaller, darker, ridged shells labeled "Hexaplex trunculus Trunculus Murex," with German text about their role in producing a coveted blue-violet dye. A piece of dark purple fabric is displayed to the left.

This is why the color purple was reserved for triumphant roman generals

What happens if you win the lottery while on active duty?

The left side shows a man wearing a dark gray T-shirt with the text "GRILL YOUR ASS OFF" and "VETERAN OWNED - TEXAS MADE" printed on it, along with a graphic of a bull. He has a tattoo on his left arm and is wearing a camouflage baseball cap. The right side shows a man in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform and cap, with a blurred background of other soldiers in similar uniforms.

This veteran wants you to ‘Grill Your Ass Off’

By Jessica Manfre

A woman with long dark hair wearing a sleeveless black dress is speaking on stage, holding a small device in her right hand. The background features horizontal dark and orange stripes and part of a large red "TED" sign.

Army vet starts new capital fund for veterans and businesses in underserved communities

A group of healthcare workers wearing full protective gear, including hazmat suits, face masks, gloves, and goggles. The person in the foreground is dressed in a yellow hazmat suit with a full-face respirator mask, while the others in the background wear white and light blue protective suits with masks and goggles. They appear to be in a hospital or medical facility corridor.

Russian disinformation campaigns claim the US is developing bioweapons in Ukraine

6 questions every recruit thinks of in boot camp

6 questions every recruit thinks of in boot camp

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Hall of Fame test pilot Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Bob’ Cardenas passes away at 102

Hall of Fame test pilot Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Bob’ Cardenas passes away at 102

By Miguel Ortiz

5 reasons birds make the best support animals

5 reasons birds make the best support animals

Two large bronze statues of men in suits and overcoats stand on a pedestal with Korean text and floral arrangements at the base. One statue has an arm raised in a gesture, while the other has a hand on its hip. A group of people is bowing in front of the statues. A large building with a mural of mountains is in the background under a clear blue sky.

The 5 craziest rumors about North Korea from Kim Jong Un’s first decade

A metallic gray Chevrolet Suburban SUV parked on a gravel surface with autumn trees in the background. The vehicle features a prominent front grille with horizontal chrome bars and the Chevrolet emblem in the center. The SUV has large, shiny alloy wheels and tinted windows.

Top 5 vehicles to drive on your cross-country PCS road trip

This is why jungle warfare training is more important now than ever

This is why jungle warfare training is more important now than ever

A person in military camouflage uniform carrying two green duffel bags walks beside a casually dressed man wearing a pink and blue plaid shirt, jeans, a white cap, and a black backpack. They are outdoors on a paved area with several people and trees in the background, and an American flag is visible in the distance.

How this California nonprofit is fighting for justice for veterans

By Brunella Costagliola

A soldier in full camouflage uniform and helmet is walking across a dry, sparsely vegetated field. The soldier is carrying a large rifle with a scope and bipod, wearing sunglasses, and has various tactical gear attached to the uniform. The background is blurred, showing more of the arid landscape.

A new machine gun is coming but the Army is keeping the M240 around for a while

By Miguel Ortiz

5 tips about fitness from world class martial artists

5 tips about fitness from world class martial artists

A large group of uniformed military personnel marching in formation, dressed in dark blue uniforms with matching caps, white gloves, and white belts. They are holding rifles with bayonets attached, lifting their right legs in unison as part of the march. The background shows a building with windows and a metal fence.

The RAF is challenging Space Force with their own Star Trek-looking uniforms

By Miguel Ortiz

Close-up of a cannabis plant showing green serrated leaves and a flowering bud with white pistils and trichomes, set against a blurred natural background.

This is the hazy history of warriors and marijuana before the war on drugs

6 things vets can expect when they finally head to college

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6 things vets can expect when they finally head to college

By Eric Milzarski

5 of the worst misconceptions to have when joining the military

5 of the worst misconceptions to have when joining the military

By Eric Milzarski

Famous graves at Arlington

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Watch: Famous graves at Arlington

By Jessica Evans

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These 5 animals are actually warriors reincarnated, according to mythology

A man in a military uniform with a tan hat and numerous medals is yelling closely into the face of a young man wearing glasses and a navy blue shirt with a yellow emblem. The setting appears to be an indoor hallway with an American flag visible in the background. The man in uniform is wearing a gold watch and a black ring.

Navy boot camp just got longer

By Miguel Ortiz

Why ‘sheepdog’ really is the most proper analogy for veterans

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Why ‘sheepdog’ really is the most proper analogy for veterans

By Eric Milzarski

This Navy SEAL veteran is fighting for military community investment opportunities

This Navy SEAL veteran is fighting for military community investment opportunities

By Jessica Manfre

6 types of people you should avoid at your first civilian job

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6 types of people you should avoid at your first civilian job

By Eric Milzarski

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are shaking hands and smiling near a military aircraft. One soldier is wearing a tan desert camouflage uniform and carrying a large tan backpack, while the other two soldiers are in green digital camouflage uniforms. A man in a suit is visible in the background shaking hands with another person. The scene appears to be on an airfield.

What it means when a Marine hands over a sidearm during a war

A group of sailors and pirates on the deck of a wooden ship, some standing and some sitting, with rigging and cannons visible. One man in the foreground is holding a black flag, and another ship is seen sailing in the distance on the ocean under a cloudy sky. The scene has a historical, maritime atmosphere.

The real reason pirates wore eyepatches was actually a good idea

5 brilliant military hacks that are useless everywhere else

5 brilliant military hacks that are useless everywhere else

By Orvelin Valle