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A drill instructor in a tan shirt and green pants is aggressively pointing and yelling at a line of young recruits dressed in camouflage uniforms inside a barracks room. The recruits stand at attention near their bunk beds, which have neatly folded blankets and gear. Another drill instructor is walking in the background. The room has a concrete floor and fluorescent lighting.

5 of the most annoying misconceptions about Marine boot camp

7 crazy things the Coast Guard did during World War II

7 crazy things the Coast Guard did during World War II

A healthcare professional wearing a white coat is using a stethoscope to listen to the chest of a patient dressed in a light-colored shirt. The healthcare professional has pens in the coat pocket and is focused on the examination. The setting appears to be an office with a desk, keyboard, and window blinds in the background.

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Military veterans are twice as likely to get ALS, and no one knows why

By Blake Stilwell

How a lack of sleep could be affecting the weight problem in the military

How a lack of sleep could be affecting the weight problem in the military

By Eric Milzarski

How to write a veteran to civilian resume

These 14 expert tips will help you nail your military transition

These 14 expert tips will help you nail your military transition

By Janine Stange

6 important things recruits should do to prepare for basic training

6 important things recruits should do to prepare for basic training

The image is split into two parts. On the left, a black-and-white photo shows two young soldiers in military uniforms standing on steps outside a building, one holding a pipe. On the right, a close-up color portrait of an elderly man with a deeply wrinkled face and gray hair is shown, with an American flag blurred in the background. A vertical blue stripe with white stars separates the two images.

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The first Asian American to command a U.S. battalion

By Miguel Ortiz

Silhouette of a large sailing ship on dark ocean waters at night with a dramatic lightning bolt illuminating the cloudy sky behind it.

How to earn a free certificate in piracy using your GI Bill benefits

Four people are riding horses on a dirt path, viewed from behind. The riders are dressed casually, with two wearing hats. The background features a hazy, wooded landscape with soft, muted colors.

A sailor uses the GI Bill and bootstraps a charity for vets

An elderly man wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and a beige cap with a "RANGER" patch stands in front of a group of soldiers dressed in camouflage uniforms and carrying backpacks. The background is blurred with greenery.

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This legendary Ranger will receive the Medal of Honor at 94

By Miguel Ortiz

10 career fields for military spouses that aren’t direct sales

10 career fields for military spouses that aren’t direct sales

A smiling soldier in camouflage uniform with arms crossed is outlined with a red, white, and blue border on the left side of the image. On the right, a military medical helicopter with red cross symbols is flying against a clear blue sky. The helicopter's rotor blades are in motion, creating a blur effect.

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How this Army veteran went from helicopter repair to the tech sector

Colorful lines of computer code displayed on a monitor screen, with syntax highlighting in various colors including green, orange, white, and blue, against a blurred background.

Transitioning? Microsoft can help.

A vintage theater building with a marquee sign and the word "THEATRE" partially visible on the facade. Two classic cars are parked in front of the building on a street with a yellow dividing line. Leafless trees and some bushes are also visible around the theater. The overall scene appears to be from a past era, possibly mid-20th century.

This Fort Bragg live theater program reduced suicide rates

By Bethaney Phillips

ancient roman warrior

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This is what a well-earned retirement looked like for a Roman veteran

4 health benefits of drinking the coffee in your MREs

4 health benefits of drinking the coffee in your MREs

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Two groups of soldiers are shown side by side. On the left, soldiers in camouflage uniforms with tan tactical gear and helmets stand on a grassy field, one smiling and holding a rifle. On the right, soldiers in gray digital camouflage uniforms with large backpacks are in a wooded area, one holding a map and another holding a rifle, appearing to be in a tactical discussion.

9 military phrases that differ between the USMC and the Army

An old Saxon poem depicts Jesus as a viking warrior chief

An old Saxon poem depicts Jesus as a viking warrior chief

By Blake Stilwell

The left side shows an astronaut in a white spacesuit with a communication headset, seated inside a spacecraft. The right side depicts a group of people in a formal setting, with an elderly man in a gray suit leaning on a wooden desk, a man in a dark suit and blue tie standing behind him, and another man seated at the desk wearing a dark suit and striped tie. The background includes gold curtains and an American flag.

Apollo 11 astronaut and Air Force General Michael Collins passes away at 90

By Miguel Ortiz

4 scary possibilities every veteran faces

4 scary possibilities every veteran faces

6 abdominal exercises to help tone your tummy

6 abdominal exercises to help tone your tummy

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A smiling woman wearing a black graduation cap with a gold tassel and a black academic gown with a purple and teal hood. She is indoors, with other people in academic gowns visible in the background.

Understanding how veterans utilize GI Bill benefits to earn a Master’s education

Everything about this monument is far more symbolic than most notice

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Everything about this monument is far more symbolic than most notice

By Eric Milzarski

A person wearing a black vest labeled "Homeland Security Investigations Police Gang Unit" on the back stands with their back to the camera. To the left, a white Dallas Police car with blue markings and the number 8095 is parked. The background features a clear sky and a city skyline with various tall buildings.

7 respected degrees that will shape the future of national defense

13 thoughts I had during Coast Guard boot camp graduation

13 thoughts I had during Coast Guard boot camp graduation

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

7 tips and tricks to make the most out of your DITY move

By Miguel Ortiz

Elderly man with white hair wearing a dark jacket with a circular patch and pins, sitting and holding a cane, against a background of a wooden slatted wall.

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A 100-year-old Sentinel returned to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Why medics telling you to change your socks is actually sound advice

Why medics telling you to change your socks is actually sound advice

By Eric Milzarski

These are the airborne firefighters that handle the most intense wildfires

These are the airborne firefighters that handle the most intense wildfires

By Eric Milzarski

5 things that surprised me when my husband retired from the military

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5 things that surprised me when my husband retired from the military

By Babette Maxwell

A man and a woman smiling together. The man is wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie, and the woman is wearing a white dress with black floral patterns. The woman has short hair and is wearing red lipstick and earrings. The background appears to be indoors with blurred floral decorations.

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Retired Navy officer touts life-changing alternative treatment for wounded veterans

By Jessica Manfre

A woman in a sleeveless, long turquoise and purple dress stands next to a red and white dirt bike with black tires. The bike is propped up on a red stand on a dirt path surrounded by dry grass. The woman has tattoos on her arms and is smiling at the camera.

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How motorcycle riding helps this veteran stay focused on the things that matter

Meet this combat veteran turned rapper and music label executive

By Victory Capital

Photo of soldiers breastfeeding in uniform goes viral

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Photo of soldiers breastfeeding in uniform goes viral

Why care packages are just as important for today’s troops

Why care packages are just as important for today’s troops

By Eric Milzarski

6 of the most embarrassing exercises performed at the gym – but they work

6 of the most embarrassing exercises performed at the gym – but they work

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Homeless man’s funeral attended by hundreds of fellow vets who didn’t know him

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Homeless man’s funeral attended by hundreds of fellow vets who didn’t know him

By Janine Stange

5 ways to make clearing CIF less of a headache

5 ways to make clearing CIF less of a headache

By Eric Milzarski

The history of the modern military salute

The history of the modern military salute

By Shannon Corbeil

This veteran-owned company gives back by turning discarded military items into fashionable accessories

This veteran-owned company gives back by turning discarded military items into fashionable accessories

By Blake Stilwell

6 military-life problems that don’t go away when you get out

6 military-life problems that don’t go away when you get out

7 ways your veteran friend will prove they always have your back

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7 ways your veteran friend will prove they always have your back

By Eric Milzarski

What to do when your ship pulls in to Rota, Spain

What to do when your ship pulls in to Rota, Spain

By Lizann Lightfoot

military spouses

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10 strange stats about military spouses

By Bethaney Phillips

5 ways military recruiters can boost their quotas

A roadside view of a highway with a large wooden sign on the right that reads "Camp Pendleton, Preserving California's Precious Resources, U.S. Marine Corps Base." The landscape includes dry shrubbery, a tall palm tree on the left, and a Joshua tree near the sign, with hills visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

These are the 10 best duty stations for beer lovers

5 leg exercises you should never ever skip

5 leg exercises you should never ever skip

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A former Cambodian soldier has dedicated his life to clearing landmines

Victoria Kelly beautifully captures military spouse life in poetry book

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Victoria Kelly beautifully captures military spouse life in poetry book

Good news, airmen: The Air Force put all of your basic training photos online

Good news, airmen: The Air Force put all of your basic training photos online

By Blake Stilwell

Op-ed: The true cost of being a military spouse

Family & MilSpouse

Op-ed: The true cost of being a military spouse

Level up your computer skills with MST

By Jessica Evans

4 ways to enjoy the outdoors while serving

By Vegim Krelani

recommend military

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Report says troops wouldn’t recommend military service to their own kids

financial fitness

According to this Navy vet, physical and financial fitness are more similar than you think

By Bethany Bayless

A man in a black t-shirt and blue shorts is lifting a heavily weighted barbell outdoors on grass, while another man in a beige shirt stands behind him, observing. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

The similarity between physical and financial fitness

By Victory Capital

6 ways troops deal with hangovers and still make it PT

6 ways troops deal with hangovers and still make it PT

By Eric Milzarski

6 photos vets wish they took while still serving

6 photos vets wish they took while still serving

By Eric Milzarski

Why the ‘Good Cookie’ isn’t a guaranteed medal

Why the ‘Good Cookie’ isn’t a guaranteed medal

By Eric Milzarski

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This is how powerful names of military operations are picked

7 songs that will impress your unit at karaoke night

7 songs that will impress your unit at karaoke night

By Blake Stilwell

A soldier in U.S. Army camouflage uniform and cap, wearing glasses, is looking directly at the camera. The name tag on the uniform reads "SWANSON." In the background, several other soldiers in similar uniforms are gathered, facing a wall with a chart and a flag. The setting appears to be indoors with a brick wall.

WATCH: The Oldest Trainee in Fort Sill History

By Jessica Evans

11 veteran Instagram accounts you want to follow

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11 veteran Instagram accounts you want to follow

By Brittany Sulc