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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

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 Army 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

A large American bison standing in a grassy field with dry wildflowers and plants around it. The bison has a thick, dark brown fur on its head and shoulders, with a lighter brown coat on its body. Its curved horns are visible, and it is facing forward. The background is a blurred mix of green and brown tones.

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

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

A man wearing a maroon jacket is outdoors, holding a tissue to his nose as if sneezing or blowing his nose, with green leafy trees blurred in the background.

Ultimate holiday surprise! Watch these veterans get new homes from Veterans United

Everyone should see these powerful images of wounded vets

Everyone should see these powerful images of wounded vets

By Mike Dowling

It's a wonderful life

What veterans can learn from the classic movie ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

By Erik Sabiston

This is what basic training in the French Foreign Legion is like

This is what basic training in the French Foreign Legion is like

By Blake Stilwell

Alwyn Cashe, Christopher Celiz and Earl Plumlee awarded Medal of Honor

Alwyn Cashe, Christopher Celiz and Earl Plumlee awarded Medal of Honor

By Miguel Ortiz

5 things to consider when reading the weather before patrolling in the field

5 things to consider when reading the weather before patrolling in the field

This NCO was willing to die in Vietnam for his commanding officer

This NCO was willing to die in Vietnam for his commanding officer

Why death iconography is a beloved part of military culture

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Why death iconography is a beloved part of military culture

By Eric Milzarski

5 pro tips for putting together Christmas care packages

5 pro tips for putting together Christmas care packages

By Bethaney Phillips

These are the insane dangers of being a combat engineer

These are the insane dangers of being a combat engineer

By Tim Kirkpatrick

5 ways your work review is different from any military review

5 ways your work review is different from any military review

MIGHTY 25: Army veteran Christine Schwartz leads Service to School into the future

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MIGHTY 25: Army veteran Christine Schwartz leads Service to School into the future

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Air Force Captain Oliver Parsons is saving lives, one game at a time

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MIGHTY 25: Air Force Captain Oliver Parsons is saving lives, one game at a time

By Jessica Manfre

Watch these veterans learn they just got a free house

Watch these veterans learn they just got a free house

By Shannon Corbeil

Wear camo this Veterans Day to help end veteran homelessness

Wear camo this Veterans Day to help end veteran homelessness

‘Ten Weeks’ is an unprecedented look at Army Basic Training

‘Ten Weeks’ is an unprecedented look at Army Basic Training

By Shannon Corbeil

5 shows that’ll get your red, white and blue blood pumping

5 shows that’ll get your red, white and blue blood pumping

A soldier wearing a tan helmet and camouflage uniform with the name "SCHINHOFEN" on the back is seen from behind, raising both hands. In the background, a group of people, some wearing masks, stand near military aircraft on a tarmac with mountains in the distance.

How US veterans helped their Afghan Allies escape the Taliban

The United States Capitol building illuminated at dusk, with its iconic dome glowing against a clear deep blue sky. The building's classical architecture is highlighted by warm lights, and the foreground features a wide, empty walkway flanked by lampposts.

Mahogany wood from WWI is being used to repair the U.S. Capitol building

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of U.S. military personnel in camouflage uniforms gathered closely together outdoors. In the center, a man in a light-colored uniform with the name tag "Powell" and a black cap with gold trim has his arms around two soldiers in camouflage uniforms, one with the name tag "Williams" holding a white mug, and the other with the name tag "Dunagin" smiling. Several flags and a cameraman are visible in the background.

Veterans remember the incredible leadership of General Colin Powell

By Brunella Costagliola

A woman with curly hair wearing a black top and a headset is sitting in an office cubicle. She has a subtle smile and is wearing a necklace with an infinity symbol and large hoop earrings. The background shows a desk with papers and a computer keyboard, along with pinned documents on the cubicle wall.

Navy Federal releases ‘Best Careers for Military Spouses’ report

By Navy Federal Credit Union

102-year-old WWII veteran’s family asks for public to pay tribute by joining his final procession

102-year-old WWII veteran’s family asks for public to pay tribute by joining his final procession

By Miguel Ortiz

These are the 2020 military pay dates

These are the 2020 military pay dates

By Tessa Robinson

A woman with light brown hair and wide eyes holds a small model house in one hand and a beige piggy bank in the other, with her mouth open in an excited expression. She wears a dark jacket and a maroon top, set against a plain gray background.

These are your 2021 BAH rates

By Tessa Robinson

Middle-aged man with salt-and-pepper hair and beard, wearing clear-framed glasses and a black turtleneck, standing outdoors on a blurred street with cars and trees in the background.

This vet serves fellow veterans to honor his father’s memory

By Victory Capital

A woman with wavy blonde hair wearing a mustard yellow top stands outdoors. The background is blurred, showing a street, some greenery, and pink flowers on the right side. The lighting suggests it is a sunny day.

Military spouse juggles motherhood, business, and deployments

By Victory Capital

A woman in a dark uniform with a badge is smiling and holding a small object, possibly a treat or a device, towards a black dog sitting in front of her. They are indoors near a window with horizontal blinds, and some plants are visible in the background.

Security Investment

By Victory Capital

Four simple tactics to build massive grip strength

Four simple tactics to build massive grip strength

By Michael Gregory

7 thrilling non-profits that help veterans treat PTSD

7 thrilling non-profits that help veterans treat PTSD

By Shannon Corbeil

Golden retriever puppy wearing a camouflage military vest with an American flag patch and name tags "CADENCE" and "ARMY," lying on green grass next to a person in blue jeans and white sneakers.

The PAWS Act allows the VA to pay for service dogs for veterans with PTSD

By Miguel Ortiz

WATCH: Daring rescue of mom and baby trapped underneath a car

By Jessica Evans