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Steven Stanislow, second from left, gets help loading his shopping cart Dec. 21 during the Fort Riley, Kansas, Main Exchange $3,000 shopping spree. Stanislow, medically retired in 1999, was chosen as one of 40 winners, worldwide, and used the time to shop for family and friends before the Christmas holiday.
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A military family’s guide to budgeting holiday spending early

By Tamika Sherman

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Military career to civilian life: A financial survival guide

By Team Mighty

Military spouses attend Pamper Me Day in the Sablich Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 3, 2018. The 81st Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center has hosted the event for the past 14 years, offering military spouses information and business booths, free manicures, makeup tips and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Entrepreneurship for military spouses: Turning passions into profitable businesses

By Tamika Sherman

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Nathan Bracken of Australia and fielding coach Mike Young stand in the "Cage of Death" in the crocodile enclosure at Crocosaurus Cove on August 31, 2008 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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Port visit guide: What to do in Australia

By Kait Hanson

A Soldier demonstrates how on of the sleep study suites are used at the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Oct. 26, 2021. WRAIR conducts sleep restriction and deprivation studies and evaluates countermeasures to develop knowledge products and materiel solutions to enhance Soldier alertness, decision-making, and performance .
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The importance of sleep: Tips for restful nights

By Jessica Evans

1st Lt. Thomas Snowden interacts with one of the inhabitants of the Bad Windsheim Hundhaus on Saturday. Soldiers and players on the Black N' Blue rugby team volunteered their time to assist in the spreading of new mulch for the shelter grounds. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Jon Hankey)
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Finding your passion through volunteerism

By Jessica Evans

military spouses on zoom cameras
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Author of ‘The Wives’ to headline free, online retreat for military spouses

By Team Mighty

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD
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Department of Defense announces new initiatives to improve quality of life for service members and their families

By Kait Hanson

Philip Reuer, the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) High Intensity-Tactical Training workout (HITT) coordinator for Camp Courtney IronWorks gym, instructs U.S. Marines and SOFA status civilians on proper stretching during a HITT class at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2021. Reuer leads HITT classes on Mondays and Thursdays at the IronWorks gym, teaching Marines, Sailors and SOFA status personnel how to properly workout. At each HITT class Reuer tailors workouts to each person so they can learn how to strengthen their bodies no matter what level they are at. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis)
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Installation fitness programs you might not know about

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Vanessa Wise, an intelligence analyst assigned to the 2d Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany, and Charles Wise, a maintenance technician for Valiant, are pictured at a 4th Squadron, 2CR Spouse Spur Ride. Charles was the only male spouse to participate in the event.
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A letter to the ladies from the male milspouse

By Toby Ralph

Members of the Stroller Warriors wait at the starting point of the Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon in Laguna Hills, Calif., May 28. The women of the club are all wives of active duty Marines and meet weekly to train for different race events in the area.
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Getting in shape and building community with Stroller Warriors

By Julie Zack

Back to school canva
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Bouncing back financially after summer and back-to-school spending

By Tamika Sherman

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Boyle, a motor transport operator with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, coaches students during a football game as part of a community relations event at San Onofre Elementary School at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 26, 2024. Marines from across the division visited the school to celebrate Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)
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Where to find academic support for your military child, especially during a PCS

By Stephanie Rundle

Sgt. Tosha Kunrath and her husband, Scott Kunrath, fill out a military survey after attending the "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" conference. (Spc. Cassandra Simonton, 116th Public Affairs Detachment)
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5 Marriage and relationship resources military couples should try

By Daniella Horne

Building a financial safety net: Emergency funds and savings strategies for military families
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Building a financial safety net: Emergency funds and savings strategies for military families

By Tamika Sherman

Soldiers assigned to the National Guard's Professional Education Center participated in a culture potluck on Camp Robinson, Arkansas, on May 19, 2023. The Soldiers were able to bring in different dishes to share and enjoy quality rest and recuperation time together. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Amouris Coss)
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Bringing back the military potluck dinner

By Jessica Evans

Capt. Zachary Johnson performs weighted back squats for his circuit workout during the MacDonald Hero Workout event at Iron Empire gym in Dover, N.H., Nov. 10, 2015. Iron Empire hosted a community workout in honor Lance Cpl. MacDonald, a Marine who lost his life in Iraq in 2003, or whomever the participants individually wanted to honor. Johnson is the executive officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, N.H.
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7 military discounts for your fitness journey

By Toby Ralph

A dog cuddles
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Military family reunited with missing dog after two years thanks to devoted team of volunteers

By Kait Hanson

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general, Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico addresses Marines and Civilians alike during a safety stand down at Little Hall, MCB Quantico, Va., July 25, 2016. Lukeman was speaking about the changes happening in the Marine Corps and safety regarding Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Cockrell/ Released)
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5 Reasons to attend your base town hall meetings

By Daniella Horne

A woman couch shops
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Financial reset after PCS: Managing unexpected expenses and reimbursements

By Tamika Sherman

A young Black woman deposits money into a piggy bank
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Practical steps for military spouses to plan for financial stability in retirement 

By Jaimi Erickson

A Coast Guard spouse and his son anxiously walk the pier to the Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro (WHEC 724) as it returns to home port in Kodiak, Alaska, April 23, 2019. Several spouses and their families awaited the return of their loved ones from the Douglas Munro after a 30-day deployment on Alaskan waters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.
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Why including our male milspouses is important for the kids

By Toby Ralph

child doing karate
Military News

5-year-old military child becomes one of youngest members admitted to MENSA

By Kait Hanson

emergency fund
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7 Costly emergency fund mistakes (and how to avoid them)

By Jessica Evans

Photo of APG dual military family for APG Military Appreciation cover honoring the unique sacrifices made by our service members.
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A comprehensive guide of military family benefits

By Jessica Evans

CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA
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CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA

By Tessa Robinson

The best ways to make new friends when you PCS
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The best ways to make new friends when you PCS

By Bethaney Phillips

Why you should start a book club in your military community 
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Why you should start a book club in your military community 

By Daniella Horne

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chad Cruz, a native of Talofofo, Guam, and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with Marine Corps Base Hawaii EOD, teaches Military Homeschoolers of Hawaii students how to operate a 310 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle during a capabilities and educational demonstration at MCBH, Sept. 21, 2023. Participants learned about military occupations, specifically those related to Science, Technology, Electronics, and Math, from MCBH explosive ordnance disposal technicians and Marathon Targets, a military technology company. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)
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Pros and cons of homeschooling your military kids

By Candace Guelzo

A man looks at TRICARE website
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How to work with TRICARE for better medical coverage

By Bethaney Phillips

kids pose with an eagle
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6 Things to do to get your kids on board with an OCONUS move

By Kristine Rivers

women paint canvases
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10 FRG events to consider that aren’t coffee

By Kait Hanson

PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun
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PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun

By Jaimi Erickson

Anoka, Minnesota, Anoka veterans center. Department of veteran's affairs. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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VA benefits everyone should know about

By Amanda Huffman

6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job
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6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job

By Kailyn Rhinehart

4 tips for PCSing with a baby
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4 tips for PCSing with a baby

By Jaimi Erickson

How military spouses can navigate postpartum isolation
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How military spouses can navigate postpartum isolation

By Kailyn Rhinehart

How to maintain your culture at any base
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How to maintain your culture at any base

By Lauren Ramirez

woman with many hats
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3 unexpected hats every military spouse has to wear

By Jaimi Erickson

A mom and daughter enter the parent fitness room
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How the base family fitness room changed my whole wellness journey

By Kailyn Rhinehart

Senior Airman Shelby Duncan, 582nd Operational Support Squadron Det. 5 special missions aviator, mans an M240D machine gun at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 14, 2016. The 54th Helicopter Squadron has two M240s per aircraft to help deter adversaries and defend the 91st Missile Wing’s Airmen and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)
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Exciting Air Force jobs you didn’t know about

By Jessica Evans

JD Vance and his book
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J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ hits on many levels

By Joel Searls

Rarest military jobs you’ve never heard of
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Rarest military jobs you’ve never heard of

By Bethaney Phillips

soldiers are in the shade
Military Life

4 Army tips to beat the summer heat

By Miguel Ortiz

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Veterans Benefits

5 resume tips for troops getting out of the military

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers
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The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

By Miguel Ortiz

How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress
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How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress

By Miguel Ortiz

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 15: Firearms are displayed at the Sig Sauer booth at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center on April 15, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The convention, which is expected to draw around 70,000 guests, opened yesterday and runs through Sunday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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SIG Sauer’s legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4

By Miguel Ortiz

pranks
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7 pranks that can only be done in the military

By Logan Nye

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

By Blake Stilwell

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present
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USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

By Kathryn Butler

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey
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From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey

By Jessica Manfre

From tragedy to healing purpose: Whisper Tennis’ journey of resilience
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From tragedy to healing purpose: Whisper Tennis’ journey of resilience

By Jessica Manfre

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them
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These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

By Miguel Ortiz

American Airlines soars above and beyond for our nation’s heroes
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American Airlines soars above and beyond for our nation’s heroes

By Crystal Kupper

A visitor pauses and reflects on the true meaning of Memorial Day at the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor - a temporary Memorial Day exhibit created by USAA consisting of more than 645,000 poppy flowers, with each flower honoring a fallen military service member since World War I on Friday, May. 26, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Eric Kayne/AP Images for USAA)
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USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor returns to D.C. in time for Memorial Day

By Tessa Robinson

WWII parachute wedding gowns inspire modern couture
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WWII parachute wedding gowns inspire modern couture

By Daniel Flint

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space
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91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

By Miguel Ortiz

After his son’s death, this Army vet found a new purpose
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After his son’s death, this Army vet found a new purpose

By Jessica Manfre

How one milspouse used her husband’s ‘why’ to find her own
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How one milspouse used her husband’s ‘why’ to find her own

By Jessica Manfre

Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band rocked Luke AFB
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Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band rocked Luke AFB

By Crystal Kupper

A woman holds a large key as a representative of the new car she was given by USAA
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USAA gives car to deserving sailor

By Tessa Robinson

b-52d
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This World War II ace shot down 19 enemy planes in just 6 missions

By Team Mighty

13 pictures of military working dogs being good puppies
Military Life

13 pictures of military working dogs being good puppies

By Eric Milzarski