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How to get the VA to pay for civilian hospital visits

By Veteran Debt Assistance

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This free program teaches aspiring veteran politicians how to run for office

By Blake Stilwell

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A 4-step action plan for milspouses to reclaim their own ambitions

By Sara Jane Ginn

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What actor Blair Underwood learned from his mother’s life as a military spouse

By Stephen Ruiz

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A simple list of military child and family support resources for trying times

By Sara Jane Ginn

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The complete guide to West Point

By Jessica Evans

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What you should know about the program that trains US military dogs

By Stephen Ruiz

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Veteran experts were nominated to determine federal education rulemaking

By Gina Napoletano

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VA rescinds decision that could have lowered veterans’ disability rating

By Stephen Ruiz

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The undisputed guide to proper treatment of an ROTC cadet

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Why the Honor Guard is the best military experience

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7 hip pocket classes that would actually be useful for troops

By Eric Milzarski

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Everything you need to know about military ranks and what they mean

By Jessica Evans

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This Navy veteran reported live from war-torn Ukraine

By Jessica Manfre

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Everything veterans need to know about negotiating their first civilian salary offer

By Gina Napoletano

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6 tips to get a ‘sick in quarters’ chit in the military

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Herbert Hoover embraced ‘Hooverball’ to stay fit amid economic turmoil

By Daniel Tobias Flint

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11 regional American foods we’d like to see in MREs

By Blake Stilwell

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How to increase TSP contributions without shrinking your paycheck

By Kate Horrell

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How extremely cold weather can destroy the military’s best-laid plans

By Adam Gramegna

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5 Nonprofits that help you build a future in your post-military career

By Adam Gramegna

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8 Signs you grew up a military brat (and are forever ruined for civilian life)

By Adam Gramegna

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For-profit VA disability company exposed in NPR investigation

By Blake Stilwell

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6 steps to start using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for the next school year

By Kate Horrell

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This is how 12 other countries celebrate their version of Veterans Day

By Blake Stilwell

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The A-10 training guide from the 1970s was a hilarious coloring book

By Blake Stilwell

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7 base housing neighbors every service member knows

By Adam Gramegna

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Why the US military uses 24-hour ‘Military Time’

By Blake Stilwell

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5 basic things service members need to know before jumping on new VA loan rates

By Tamika Sherman

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Marine Corps veteran returns to face a new dragon for the VA’s ‘Keep It Secure’ campaign

By Katherine Torres-Pummill

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This Air Force vet is out to prove that hiring veterans can make a company thrive

By Shannon Corbeil

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Someone wrote a list of 65 ways civilians can simulate military life and it’s hilarious

By Blake Stilwell

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9 Important things veterans should know about VA burial benefits

By Blake Stilwell

How to make $1 million with your military pay

By Shannon Corbeil

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Lowe’s launches a Skilled Trades Academy for no-cost job training and placement

By Blake Stilwell

A group of six military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand inside a hangar, listening to a person in a green flight suit who is speaking and gesturing with their hands. One of the personnel is wearing a black face mask. The hangar contains a large aircraft with visible rotor blades and a red safety tag hanging from it.

5 workplace habits from the military that you should keep doing forever

By Blake Stilwell

The true history behind the Air Force basic training ‘Stress Cards’ myth

By Blake Stilwell

The inside joke names soldiers have for different unit patches

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After losing a family friend, Matt Rogers uses his voice to confront veteran suicide

By Kathryn Butler

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6 of the goofiest military myths and urban legends

By Blake Stilwell

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The 7 best enlisted military jobs to get after being drafted for World War III

By Randall Stevens

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How to explain commissary etiquette to your civvie bestie

By Jessica Evans

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Valor: An app for military discounts without having to ask for a military discount

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These military spouses were unsung heroes of American history

By Bethaney Phillips

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4 secret skills milspouses have but don’t realize

By Jessica Evans

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Military career to civilian life: A financial survival guide

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks with members of the audience during a Vietnam war veteran’s ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, March 27, 2025. MCB Quantico hosts this ceremony annually to commemorate veterans of the Vietnam War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

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Unlock the benefits of Veterans Preference Points

By Jessica Evans

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Concealed carry perks you should know about

By Jessica Evans

Kelly Welsh shows her son 21-month-old Sullivan Welsh a spring toy from a box of prize options while visiting informational booths at the Exceptional Family Member Program’s Chalk the Park meet-and-greet event Aug. 12 at the barrier-free playground.

Understanding EFMP: What it means for your family and how to navigate it

By Jessica Evans

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The military divorce guide you won’t find anywhere else

By Jessica Evans

Evacuees and victims of the Eaton Fire meet with FEMA and SBA officials for disaster assistance on January 21, 2025, at the Pasadena Convention Center where evacuees have been taking shelter. FEMA has received more than 91,000 applications for assistance from both Los Angeles City and County, and has delivered more than $32 million to wildfire survivors so far. The deadline to register for FEMA and SBA asisstance is March 10, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Veteran Disaster Relief: A guide to navigating VA resources during natural disasters

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Five solutions for military families facing inflation

Trelvis Deschamps attends his wife Gwendolyn Deschamps' graduation at University of Texas El Paso. Gwendolyn Deschamps graduated with an MA in business management. Mrs. Deschamps used the Army Family Team Building program at Fort Bliss to help her understand and cope with the being a military spouse.

Family & MilSpouse

Military Spouse scholarships for continuing education

By Tamika Sherman

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9 places to visit in California for military families

By Amanda Huffman

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Family & MilSpouse

Solo meals with soul: How to make cooking for one feel like self-care

By Jessica Evans

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Our top articles and memorable moments from 2024

By Tessa Robinson

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Family & MilSpouse

Social media safety: A guide for military families

By Tamika Sherman

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Bruce Springsteen performs during the 18th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit Presented By Bob Woodruff Foundation And New York Comedy Festival at David Geffen Hall on November 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation)

18th annual ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ raises more than $29 million to support veterans through the Bob Woodruff Foundation

By Tessa Robinson

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Fighting a different battle: A veteran psychiatrist’s call to end military mental health stigma

By Dr. James Polo

Steve Gebhart, a U.S. Army veteran and a Veterans Affairs volunteer at the Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola, Fla., is pleased to hear the news that veterans in the Pensacola region are now being encouraged to use Naval Hospital Pensacola for emergencies and inpatient care. The ability for veterans to use the Naval Hospital is not a new agreement between the local VA Clinic and the hospital, but encouraging veterans to use the hospital will benefit everyone. (VA photo by Thomas Coffelt)

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The PACT Act: How veterans can access support for toxic exposure claims

(Oregon Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Anita VanderMolen, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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How to conduct an effective customer discovery interview for your veteran-owned business

By Reggie Ordonez

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Veterans running in the 2024 Congressional Elections

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USAA calls for ‘National Moment of Veteran Connection’ on Veterans Day

By Tessa Robinson

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The 10 best cities after service in 2024

By Miguel Ortiz