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Three secret military time management tips

By Jessica Evans

6 best military bases for retirees

By Jessica Evans

How to tell military time

By Tessa Robinson

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Veterans Benefits

Origins of the GI Bill: The Bonus Army and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

It’s statistically safer to deploy with the US military than to stay in garrison

water purification tablets

This is how water purification tablets work in an emergency

Illustration of a ReActiv8 implantable pulse generator by Mainstay Medical, positioned near the lower spine and pelvis bones. The device is connected by a wire to muscles and nerves in the lower back region, highlighting its function in neuromuscular stimulation.

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Ineffective treatments for low back pain might actually make the pain (and treatment) worse

Will combat mech suits become a reality?

Camp Hale National Monument White House

The Army connection of two new US National Monuments

By Miguel Ortiz

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WATM Exclusive: Interview with ‘Mending the Line’ director Joshua Caldwell

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An Indiana Navy base supplies 18th and 21st century tech

By Miguel Ortiz

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Mobile medical units providing health care to homeless vets

By Miguel Ortiz

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5 tips for mental toughness from a grunt

By Uncle Walkie

Family & MilSpouse

These modern changes are making MilSpouse life easier

By Bethaney Phillips

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5 Ways the Marine Corps ruined the great outdoors

By Uncle Walkie

peace paddle board

How veterans can find peace with a paddle

Who are the Marine Corps ‘Graybeards’ of North Carolina?

By Uncle Walkie

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Schoolin’ the savings game: 5 ways to get an A+ on back-to-school bargains

A weathered American flag painted on wooden planks is on the left side, showing faded red, white, and blue colors with stars. On the right side, there is a sepia-toned portrait of a man wearing a military uniform and cap, smiling slightly. The two sections are separated by vertical stripes in red, white, and blue.

Family & MilSpouse

This MIGHTY milspouse fought for her grandfather’s Medal of Honor

By Jessica Manfre

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Music does not get the recognition it deserves for helping veterans cope with PTSD

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WATCH: These veterans are combating the opioid crisis with CrossFit

By Jessica Manfre, Tessa Robinson

Spanish American War

What it was like to fight in Spanish-American War, according to witnesses who were there

Serving in the military doesn’t make people good with guns

By Miguel Ortiz

Veterans Benefits

Non-profit SCUBA certifies veterans and their dive buddies

By Shannon Corbeil

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Top 5 Marine Corps mysteries

By Uncle Walkie

US lawmakers considered making it legal to pirate assets of Russian citizens

Aerial view of a naval shipyard with multiple large military ships docked, including three aircraft carriers and several smaller warships. The shipyard features piers, industrial buildings, and storage tanks, with a residential area and forested land visible in the background. The water is calm and dark, and there is a floating barrier in the water near the ships.

Your ultimate CONUS duty station wish list

By Jessica Evans

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms carrying green duffel bags, with one soldier standing in the foreground facing away and observing the others.

The time a trainee escaped boot camp and hijacked a school bus

By Miguel Ortiz

The National War Dog Cemetery is in the Pacific

By Miguel Ortiz

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Veterans Benefits

This Naval Academy grad is all in on ‘Service to School’

By Jessica Manfre

First Veterans Mortgage

This veteran is helping the military community build wealth

By Jessica Manfre

The 7 universally important things to know before any boot camp

By Blake Stilwell

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How motocross is bringing fans and riders alike back from the brink

A Marine’s approach to organizational conflict

By Uncle Walkie

Battle Scarred Motorsports

Veterans and real estate entrepreneurs race to combat veteran suicide

By Jeremy Knauff

A military ribbon-cutting ceremony with two soldiers in camouflage uniforms holding large scissors to cut a teal ribbon. Several people, including soldiers and civilians, stand around watching and taking photos. The setting appears to be outdoors near buildings and trees.

Enjoy sun and fun year round at these 7 military installations

By Jessica Evans

A rustic wooden sign with yellow lettering that reads "FORT HUACHUCA EST. 1877 NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK," mounted on two wooden posts set in a stone base. The background includes green trees and tan buildings with red trim, set against a hillside.

The 7 best US Army installations for families

By Jessica Evans

aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

This US Navy base bears the name of a British naval officer

By Miguel Ortiz

veteran suicide

Chef Rush does 2,222 push-ups a day. Now, he’s taking on veteran suicide.

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Social bonds are a critical factor in treating PTSD. Here’s how you can help your friends.

4th of july traditions

Family & MilSpouse

4th of July military traditions we know and love

By Bethaney Phillips

celebrate independence day

8 veteran ‘AF’ ways to celebrate Independence Day

By Eric Milzarski

Leadership: A blueprint for bravery in the military

By Jessica Evans

DoD announces new PCS pet reimbursement policy

By Tessa Robinson

the warriors table cookbook

Family & MilSpouse

‘The Warrior’s Table’ is more than a cookbook

By Jessica Manfre

weapons training

Become a nuclear weapons specialist in just 7 weeks!

Veterans Benefits

Today in military history: FDR signs the GI Bill into law

The Army changed its infamous body composition ‘tape test’

By Miguel Ortiz

WATCH: These 11 simple military hacks will make your life way easier

By Jessica Evans

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How Vet Tix can help military families through their biggest life changes

greek soldiers troy

Today in military history: Greek soldiers sack and burn Troy

Tragedy Assistance Program

Family & MilSpouse

What is the Tragedy Assistance Program?

By Jessica Evans

How to make the most of military Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs

By Jessica Evans

Mastering modern military tactics

By Jessica Evans

military retirement

Operation Golden Years: Planning for military retirement

By Jessica Evans

military spouse jobs

Tips for military spouse stateside employment success

By Jessica Evans

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Special Operations training: Unlocking the secrets

By Jessica Evans

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Warfare ethics: ‘Just war theory’ explained

By Jessica Evans

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Hidden Army jobs for career advancement

By Jessica Evans

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Family & MilSpouse

A day trip to Annapolis is a military family must-do!

By Jessica Evans

intel gathering

These are America’s top military intelligence gathering operations

By Jessica Evans

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Top US military traditions for each branch

By Jessica Evans

rules of engagement while deployed

Decoding Rules of Engagement

By Jessica Evans

Family & MilSpouse

Mighty Milspouse: When a lawyer fell in love with a soldier

By Jessica Manfre