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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

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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

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Decoding Rules of Engagement

By Jessica Evans

Family & MilSpouse

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

By Jessica Manfre

Rows of white gravestones in a cemetery with an American flag placed next to one gravestone. The text "MEMORIAL DAY" and "REMEMBERING THE FALLEN" is overlaid on the image.

MEMORIAL DAY: National Moment of Remembrance

By Jessica Evans

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How Marines spot each other in the wild

By Uncle Walkie

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Pros and cons of military pay raises

By Lyle D. Solomon

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Everything you should know about Armed Forces Week

By Jessica Evans

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Use that military discount – you’ve earned it!

Everything you need to know about VA loans

By Jessica Evans

A man with short dark hair and a mustache is wearing a turquoise shirt with a yellow geometric pattern. He is raising his left hand with his index finger pointing up. Behind him are green tropical plants and a white structure with a window and a light fixture.

Understanding VA loan limits

By Jessica Evans

Three smiling women stand outdoors, with the woman in the center holding a round sign that reads "I AM GOING TO Send Missionaries #iamgoing." On the right, an older man and a woman with long hair and a patterned jacket are indoors, engaged in conversation. The two scenes are separated by vertical red, white, and blue stripes.

Family & MilSpouse

Surviving child uses dad’s benefits to help milspouses become missionaries

By Jessica Manfre

7 veteran qualities that civilian employers go crazy over

By Eric Milzarski

7 things to do to before you get that new tattoo

By Eric Milzarski

Military Spouse Advocacy Network Military Spouse Leadership Development Program

Family & MilSpouse

Military Spouse Advocacy Network launches the third annual Military Spouse Leadership Development Program

Unlock the power of Army perks

By Jessica Evans

Three women are shown side by side. The first woman has long blonde hair and is smiling outdoors with a blurred natural background. The second woman has short black hair and is indoors, holding up a clear plastic bag with red markings and a red strip, smiling at the camera. The third woman has shoulder-length light brown hair and is outdoors, smiling while holding four teddy bears dressed in maroon and white outfits with heart emblems. The images are separated by vertical blue bars with white stars.

Family & MilSpouse

3 military spouses you need to know on MilSpouse Appreciation Day

By Rachel Carpenter

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Here are the top 5 ‘half-stepper’ moves

By Uncle Walkie

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Everything to know about Gen. Richard Cavazos, the namesake of what used to be Fort Hood

In the shadows: The art and history of covert ops

By Jessica Evans

9 Americans who raised their own armies to conquer other countries

Veterans Benefits

9 Americans who raised their own armies to conquer other countries

By Blake Stilwell

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Family & MilSpouse

Understanding VA family and caregiver benefits

By Jessica Evans

Why we should celebrate the ‘Month of the Military Caregiver’

By Jessica Evans

UCMJ: A complete guide to your least favorite four-letter word

By Jessica Evans

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Here’s what happens to the body when you pull a muscle

By Tim Kirkpatrick

VA doubles down on communication research to save veterans

By Jessica Manfre

Team ADDO is suiting up veterans for success

By Jessica Manfre

A real lifesaver: How to become a Combat Medic

By Jessica Evans

This is why its important for troops to go through the CS gas chamber

This is why its important for troops to go through the CS gas chamber

By Eric Milzarski

6 jobs in the military that require insane brainpower

By Orvelin Valle

This is why the military wants troops to remove their wisdom teeth

This Jewish refugee and World War II vet made modern video games possible

This Jewish refugee and World War II vet made modern video games possible

Why getting in trouble early makes you a better leader

Why getting in trouble early makes you a better leader

By Eric Milzarski

geothermal engineers

Geothermal engineers might have a hot future in the Army

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Watch this WWII Marine training video before your next club or knife fight

Family & MilSpouse

Taya Kyle: Sacrifice at home and abroad for an ‘American Wife’

By Jim Fletcher

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5 more signs you are institutionalized by your military service

By Uncle Walkie

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Saving for the future you want while managing your present

Why it’s important for vets and service members to build credit the right way (and how)

By Jessica Evans

How to buy a car in the military

By Jessica Evans

Thrift savings plan (TSP)

Why you need to understand your TSP

By Jessica Evans

Veterans Benefits

8 of the best dog breeds for veterans with PTS

By Brittany Sulc

Home gym setup with a multi-function weight machine, an exercise bike, a stepper, and several dumbbells on a large black mat. The room has beige carpet, white walls, a window with leaf-patterned curtains, and a wooden shelf holding workout mats and baskets. A framed picture hangs on the left wall.

4 things troops should consider before buying at-home exercise equipment

Gold Star Spouses Day

Family & MilSpouse

Why we honor Gold Star Spouses Day

By Jessica Evans

11 steps to turning a puppy into a badass military working dog

11 steps to turning a puppy into a badass military working dog

By Mike Dowling

From left to right: A black-and-white photo of Colonel Sanders, the founder of KFC, wearing his signature white suit, black string tie, and glasses. In the center, a cartoonish military general character with a green uniform, five-star helmet, large white mustache, and medals on his chest. On the right, a colorful cartoon character of Captain Crunch, a cereal mascot, dressed in a blue naval uniform with gold buttons and epaulets, a large blue hat with a yellow "C," white pants, and black boots, raising one finger.

Veterans Benefits

The secret war record of Colonel Sanders (and other businesses using military ranks)

Month of the Military Child

Here is why April is the Month of the Military Child

By Jessica Evans

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How National University enables active duty students to pursue higher education

Here are 7 times the President fired a high-ranking military leader

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Here are 7 times the President fired a high-ranking military leader

This USMC commercial used hot babes, a Corvette, and the beach

This USMC commercial used hot babes, a Corvette, and the beach

A group of people walking along a road in a lush, green area, many wearing black tank tops with a gold emblem. Next to this, a soldier in full camouflage gear, wearing a helmet with mounted equipment, orange-tinted glasses, and a scarf around the neck, holding a rifle and smiling, with a mountainous desert landscape in the background.

This Green Beret wants you to ruck ’50 for the Fallen’ this year

By Jessica Manfre

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Military ink: Honor, loyalty, badassery

By Jessica Evans

A soldier in camouflage uniform and tactical gear is kneeling while firing a mounted machine gun with a protective shield. The soldier is wearing a helmet with mounted equipment and sunglasses, and is positioned outdoors with greenery in the background. The machine gun is discharging, with visible muzzle flash and shell casings ejecting.

This is why the M134 GAU-17 ‘Vulcan’ cannon does not jam

6 types of recruits you’ll meet in Navy boot camp

6 types of recruits you’ll meet in Navy boot camp

By Tim Kirkpatrick

operation homefront

What is Operation Homefront?

By Jessica Evans

retirement benefits

Retirement benefits you need to use

By Jessica Evans

veterans hearing loss

How veterans can cope with hearing loss

Space medal of honor

This is how to earn the Congressional Space Medal of Honor

Joint Base Lewis-McChord JBLM

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Top things to do at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

By Jessica Evans

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and caps standing in a line, facing forward with serious expressions. The focus is on a female soldier in the center wearing a uniform labeled "U.S. ARMY." The background is blurred, emphasizing the soldiers' faces and uniforms.

The critical role of women in the military

A man wearing a dark blue overcoat and a gray fedora hat is walking past a restaurant window. He is carrying a brown leather briefcase in his right hand. The restaurant window displays menus and food items inside, with stools and tables visible through the glass.

Veterans Benefits

A Soviet and an American spy became best friends while trying to turn each other