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The best resources banks and aid societies offered during past shutdowns

By Tessa Robinson

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Celebrate Veterans Day by supporting these 10 veteran-owned businesses

By Bethaney Phillips

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Best Veterans Day discounts and freebies for 2023

By Bethaney Phillips

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Vets don’t like ‘Thank You for Your Service’ so USAA is ‘Going Beyond Thanks’

By Miguel Ortiz

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5 reasons to remember the garrison veteran, especially on Veterans Day

By Uncle Walkie

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How these 6 countries around the world celebrate Veterans Day

By Vegim Krelani

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How drunken soldiers could lead a battle and not fail

By Bethaney Phillips

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The weird law that will keep your DFAC open during a shutdown

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This is how much sleep you should be getting before a mission

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Weird ways the Army tried to mobilize the M2A2 Howitzer

By Miguel Ortiz

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4 Tips for recruits to remember as they ship off to basic training

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Get off your tail and get moving, oorah style

By Uncle Walkie

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7 reasons the Air Force hates on the Army

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5 myths Marines believe about themselves

By Uncle Walkie

A soldier in camouflage uniform and tactical gear is aiming down the sights of a black assault rifle with a tan magazine and mounted scope. The soldier is wearing a helmet with an American flag patch, protective headphones, and sunglasses, positioned behind a wooden barrier.

3 military terms mainstream media gets wrong

By Miguel Ortiz

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5 bad phrases and words associated with military staffers

By Uncle Walkie

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The complete guide to Navy ranks and insignia

By Jessica Evans

Family & MilSpouse

Author of ‘5 Love Languages’ to headline online retreat helping military spouses navigate military separations

By Joanna Guldin-Noll

Family & MilSpouse

Here are the types of TRICARE plans you can have

By Bethaney Phillips

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Top 7 troops you’ll always want to have your back

By Eric Milzarski

Veterans Benefits

5 best retorts when asked inappropriate questions about your Purple Heart

By Uncle Walkie

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What does the Diplomatic Security Service do?

By Jessica Evans

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This is only a test! Emergency alert scheduled for October 4

By Miguel Ortiz

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Marine Officer explains why Gen Z won’t join the military

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The 5 most underrated Army jobs

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7 rituals younger troops do before deployment

By Eric Milzarski

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6 tips from a Marine infantryman to prepare yourself for boot camp

A Medal of Honor with a blue ribbon and white stars is centered in the image. To the left, there is a black-and-white photo of soldiers carrying a wounded comrade. Below this photo, the text reads "Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun" in gold, "MEDAL OF HONOR" in white, and "KOREAN WAR" in gold. On the right side, there is a color portrait of a man in a military uniform and cap, looking slightly to the right.

How America welcomed home Medal of Honor recipient Chaplain Emil Kapaun

By Miguel Ortiz

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5 pieces of simple advice for a new military recruit

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Family & MilSpouse

A guide to Gold Star Mother’s Day

By Jessica Evans

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Family & MilSpouse

A guide to military Basic Allowance for Housing

By Bethaney Phillips

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6 crazy things actually found in boot camp amnesty boxes

By Tim Kirkpatrick

These twin brothers served in three wars

By Miguel Ortiz

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Restoring honor and releasing the shame of suicide

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‘It doesn’t mean what you think’ USMC Edition

By Uncle Walkie

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4 ways veterans can promote their mental health

By Frankie Wallace

Langley: Fortress of secrets

By Jessica Evans

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Family & MilSpouse

Did you know these 5 badasses were military spouses?

By Rebekah Sanderlin

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Should you enlist in the military or commission as an officer?

By Shannon Corbeil

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Heading to a military installation for the first time? Here’s what to expect

By Jessica Evans

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Face the Fight gains momentum in battle to end vet suicide

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Veterans Benefits

5 badass women who served

By Marla Bautista

These 5 locks are not as secure as you think

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

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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?

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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

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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