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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

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)

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.

A letter to the ladies from the male milspouse

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.

Getting in shape and building community with Stroller Warriors

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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)

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

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)

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.

7 military discounts for your fitness journey

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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