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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

Financial reset after PCS: Managing unexpected expenses and reimbursements

By Tamika Sherman

A young Black woman deposits money into a piggy bank

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

child doing karate

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

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.

A comprehensive guide of military family benefits

By Jessica Evans

Two men stand between two mascots in front of a brick building decorated with Christmas wreaths. The mascot on the left is a white ram wearing a navy blue jersey with the number 7, and the mascot on the right is a brown horse wearing a "BEAT NAVY" strap. The man on the left wears a red shirt and black scarf with an "ARMY NAVY" patch, while the man on the right wears a white quarter-zip pullover. Both men are smiling.

CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA

By Tessa Robinson

The best ways to make new friends when you PCS

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

How to work with TRICARE for better medical coverage

By Bethaney Phillips

kids pose with an eagle

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

By Kristine Rivers

women paint canvases

10 FRG events to consider that aren’t coffee

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

How to maintain your culture at any base

By Lauren Ramirez

woman with many hats

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)

Exciting Air Force jobs you didn’t know about

By Jessica Evans

JD Vance and his book

J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ hits on many levels

Rarest military jobs you’ve never heard of

Rarest military jobs you’ve never heard of

By Bethaney Phillips

soldiers are in the shade

4 Army tips to beat the summer heat

By Miguel Ortiz

military resume tips

5 resume tips for troops getting out of the military

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

By Miguel Ortiz

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

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)

SIG Sauer’s legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4

By Miguel Ortiz

7 pranks that can only be done in the military

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

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

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

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)

USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor returns to D.C. in time for Memorial Day

By Tessa Robinson

World War II parachute wedding gowns inspire modern couture

World War II parachute wedding gowns inspire modern couture

By Daniel Tobias Flint

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

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

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

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

By Jessica Manfre

A band performing on stage with a backdrop displaying "GARY SINIS". The bassist, wearing a black leather jacket, sunglasses, and a black cap, is playing a sunburst electric bass guitar and smiling. The lead singer, dressed in a black shirt and pants, is holding a microphone and singing. Drums and percussion instruments are visible in the background.

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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

This World War II ace shot down 19 enemy planes in just 6 missions

13 pictures of military working dogs being good puppies

13 pictures of military working dogs being good puppies

By Eric Milzarski

A group of ten men stands together on a cracked concrete surface with a military helicopter in the background. Eight men wear camouflage military uniforms and sunglasses, while two men on the ends wear casual clothing: one in a beige hoodie and gray pants with white sneakers, and the other in a black hoodie and light gray shorts with white sneakers. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue.

WATCH: NFL’s brightest prospects experience ‘day in the life’ of a service member

By Tessa Robinson

Frederick W. Smith service

Frederick W. Smith, Vietnam Veteran and founder of FedEx, awarded 2024 Veteran of the Year

A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training

A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training

By Orvelin Valle

A uniformed officer wearing white gloves holds a folded American flag with white stars on a blue field. The officer stands solemnly outdoors with blurred people in the background, some taking photos.

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Today is ‘Gold Star Spouses Day.’ Here are 5 things to know.

Two individuals wearing camouflage ghillie suits are navigating through a muddy, shallow water area surrounded by dry leaves and vegetation. One person is climbing over a log while the other is in the water, smiling. The scene suggests a military or tactical training exercise in a natural, rugged environment.

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own

By Tessa Robinson

rob riggle with USO

Veterans Benefits

Rob Riggle doubled-down on his USMC service while clearing rubble at Ground Zero

A baseball player wearing a white uniform with the name "Ohtani" and number 17 on the back is at bat, preparing to swing. A catcher in black and beige gear is crouched behind home plate, and an umpire dressed in black stands nearby. The background shows a crowd of spectators seated in the stands, with advertising banners including "MLB Korea" and "Paradise." The scoreboard above displays "0:10.

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Military families in South Korea get a special treat: an MLB game

By Tessa Robinson

Bradley Cooper is nominated for American Sniper. You can watch American Sniper on multiple streaming platforms.

10 years later, ‘American Sniper’ is still a must-see film

A Vietnam Veteran rides on a motorcycle

How many of these veteran traits are you guilty of?

A man wearing a shearling-lined jacket, black beanie, and dark pants is leaning against the front of a white vintage Porsche 911 with a roof rack. The car has black wheels, yellow-tinted headlights, and a red decal on the door. The background features trees and rustic buildings under a clear sky.

WATCH: Navy veteran saves for 22 years to buy 1986 Porsche

By Tessa Robinson

A young girl with dark hair and bangs is hugging a man in a dark military uniform with red trim. The girl looks contemplative as she rests her head on the man's shoulder, her arms wrapped around him. The man is facing away from the camera, showing the back of his closely cropped hair and uniform. The background is dark and out of focus.

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Would you recommend military service? New survey shows why majority say ‘No.’

By Tessa Robinson

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access

By Miguel Ortiz

soldier looks at cell phone with his dad

New app connects vets with the benefits they deserve

A boy aims a bow and arrow at summer camp

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Camp Corral Summer Camp applications now open for children of wounded, ill, fallen veterans

By Tessa Robinson

A soldier wearing night vision goggles is seen through a green-tinted circular night vision lens on the left. On the right, the cover of a book titled "Military Culture Shift" by Corie Weathers features a large red arrow pointing upward with the subtitle "The impact of war, money, and generational perspective on morale, retention, and leadership" on a gray camouflage background.

‘Military Culture Shift’ is the one book every leader needs to read this year

By Jessica Manfre

A panel discussion is taking place on a stage with five seated adults and one standing woman holding a child. The woman is speaking into a microphone. Behind them, large illuminated letters spell out "MIC 2023." The stage backdrop features blue lighting and geometric patterns. Audience members are visible in the foreground.

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Operation Childcare Project making waves for military families

By Jessica Manfre

two navy sailors pose with Chester the Cheetah

Foods you never knew were invented by the military

By Bethaney Phillips

Two U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms are seated at a white table, looking at a Dell laptop. One soldier is smiling slightly while the other has his hands clasped in front of him. Both have U.S. Army patches on their sleeves.

5 Resources to identify your next career move after the military

By Miguel Ortiz

Mugshot of a woman with short brown hair wearing a sleeveless teal top, holding a black placard with white text displaying the name "Ana Belen Montes," date of birth "02-28-57," and other identification details dated "09 21 2001." Next to the mugshot is a Cuban flag waving on a flagpole against a clear blue sky. The flag features blue and white stripes with a red triangle and a white star.

‘A very deadly woman:’ Ana Montes released from jail