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A suburban house with a two-car garage open, showing moving boxes and furniture inside. Several large cardboard boxes are stacked on the driveway and lawn. Two movers are actively handling the boxes, one pushing a dolly with boxes and the other carrying a large wrapped item toward a moving truck parked on the street. The scene is set on a sunny day with a clear blue sky and some scattered clouds. Trees and neighboring houses line the street.

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The 10 best cities after service in 2024

By Miguel Ortiz

Brenda Pickett, center, director, Office of Small Business Programs at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), talks with visitors to the ONR exhibit at Modern Day Marine. ONR’s Office of Small Business Programs is a small business advocacy and advisory office responsible for insuring that small business, small disadvantaged business, historically underutilized business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business and women-owned small business concerns, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs), participate in ONR's acquisition program both as prime contractors and as subcontractors. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams)

How to write a killer value proposition for your vet-owned business

By Reggie Ordonez

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Katherine Pendergast, 99th Dental Squadron dental assistant, spreads mulch around a tree during a volunteer tree planting at Veterans Memorial Park, Aug. 2, 2012, in Boulder City, Nev. The 25-acre Veterans Memorial Park features four lighted multi-use ballfields, two beach volleyball courts, a fishing pond, a model boat pond, soccer fields, a skateboard and bike park, and acres of open green space. IMAGE INFO Date Taken: 08.02.2012 Date Posted: 08.13.2012 13:14 Photo ID: 644519 VIRIN: 120802-F-OS776-021 Resolution: 4256x2832 Size: 1.27 MB Location: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US Web Views: 28 Downloads: 7 PUBLIC DOMAIN This work, Volunteer Tree Planting [Image 2 of 2], by SSgt Christopher Tam, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

Why volunteering matters in the military community

By Jessica Evans

LAKE LURE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and overflows the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Approximately six feet of debris piled on the bridge from Lake Lure to Chimney Rock, blocking access. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)

Supporting military families impacted by the hurricanes

By Tamika Sherman

Marine pilots land a CH-46 Sea Knight as part of the static display under the Gateway Arch during Marine Week in St. Louis, June 20. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people.

8 must-do weekend getaways for military members stationed in the Midwest

By Kailyn Rhinehart

Coddington Cove and Coasters Harbor Island at Naval Station Newport.

Your guide to Naval Station Newport

Participants at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Mom & Me breastfeeding support group share a laugh while getting their babies together for play during a meeting March 20. In addition to support from a certified lactation consultant, Mom & Me is also an opportunity for moms to meet other lactating or breastfeeding moms, which enables them to develop peer-to-peer relationships for mutual support.

Building deep friendships that last for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

From left; U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenske, commander, 36th Wing, Anderson Air Force Base; Jeryn Palenske; Markoya Taylor; Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Taylor, 36th Wing command chief, AAFB; pose for a photo at their dinner table at Nimitz House Dec. 16 during a holiday party hosted by Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Joint Region Marianas, and his wife Judy. The JRM commander hosts this event annually for local leaders, staff and their families at the historic Nimitz House, which has served as the private residence for the regional commanders since World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha Jetzer)

Family & MilSpouse

Feasts in tight spaces: Hosting memorable gatherings in military housing

By Jessica Evans

A welcome sign is on display during 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)

Creating community for milspouses instead of competition

By Jessica Evans

Capt. Ashley Thropp seeks financial services advice from Jennifer Wood, one of the Idaho National Guard's financial counselors who provide tax assistance, offer support and counseling opportunities for credit management and provide training in money management, budgeting and home buying. They also help service members of all branches in reaching long term goals, such as emergency savings, education, buying a house and retirement.

9 Tips for setting financial goals and staying motivated

By Tamika Sherman

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett speaks at the commencement of the U.S. Air Force Space Pitch Day, Nov. 5, 2019, San Francisco, Calif. Air Force Space Pitch Day is a two-day event hosted by the U.S. Air Force to demonstrate the Air Force's willingness and ability to work with non-traditional startups.

3 Tips to grow your business with simple and clear messaging

By Reggie Ordonez

A group of people standing on a stage holding a large check for $20,000 made out to Mil-Spec Manufacturing, a trophy, and a championship belt. In front of the stage are several rifles displayed in cases. The group appears celebratory, with some smiling and posing enthusiastically. The background is a dark curtain.

How to reclaim your entrepreneurial spirit and dream big

By Reggie Ordonez

A sign reading "Your Life Matters" is seen at the entrance to the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sept. 9, 2022. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Sept. 10, 2022 is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone and that someone is always available to listen. Free and confidential support is available 24/7, 365 days a year with the National Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988 then press 1 to get connected to a caring, qualified responder trained to support Veterans. The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Help is available. Make the call today. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford)

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Understanding the depth of loss: A daughter reflects on faith after her father’s suicide

By Brenleigh Lack

A deploying North Carolina Air National Guardsman hugs his wife and says goodbye before departure at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, April 28, 2017. The day’s deployment kicks off the second wave of the North Carolina Air National Guard’s final C-130 deployment, a mission in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

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You are more than a milspouse

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.

A military family’s guide to budgeting holiday spending early

By Tamika Sherman

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)

Family & MilSpouse

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)

Port visit guide: What to do in Australia

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 .

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)

Family & MilSpouse

Finding your passion through volunteerism

By Jessica Evans

military spouses on zoom cameras

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

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD

Family & MilSpouse

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

Back to school canva

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)

Family & MilSpouse

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)

Family & MilSpouse

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.

Family & MilSpouse

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)

Family & MilSpouse

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

Family & MilSpouse

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

Family & MilSpouse

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

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