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Pfc. Margo Mingelgrin, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 1158th Transportation Company out of Beloit, Wis., helps voters with their ballots in Fitchburg, Wis., April 7, 2020.
Military News

Why veterans and milspouses should work the polls this election

By Tessa Robinson

A female doctor in a white coat is sitting on a chair, holding a clipboard and talking to a woman seated on a stool. A dark cloud hovers above them, symbolizing a gloomy or concerning atmosphere. The background is a light green abstract shape.
Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: Was the dark cloud finally lifting?

By Julie Eshelman

Smiling elderly man wearing a "Vietnam Veteran" cap, a light blue polo shirt, and a brown jacket, standing with arms crossed in a dental clinic. In the background, a dental professional is attending to a patient seated in a dental chair.

6 reasons veterans need Medicare even if they have VA health coverage

Medicare can provide coverage if you need care from a non-VA hospital or doctor, if you want a second opinion, or if you’d like care closer to home.

By Kait Hanson

Two young women are looking at a smartphone together against a clear blue sky. One woman has light brown hair with bangs and is wearing an orange top, while the other has long reddish-brown hair and is wearing a white shirt. The woman holding the phone has black nail polish.
Kids & Family

Social media safety: A guide for parents

By Tamika Sherman

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.
Veterans Benefits

The 10 best cities after service in 2024

By Miguel Ortiz

Bill Allen honored at the Grand Ole Opry on stage
World War II

99-year-old WWII veteran honored at Grand Ole Opry’s 99th birthday celebration

By Kait Hanson

A smiling baby wearing a green and navy blue shirt is sitting on the floor, with a woman wearing glasses, a teal University of North Dakota t-shirt, and gray pants kneeling beside him, both appearing happy in a cozy indoor setting.
Wellness Memoir

Wellness Memoir: Facing solo parenthood with chronic illness

By Jaimi Erickson

A side-by-side image showing a woman in two different stages: on the left, she is pregnant and wearing a U.S. Air Force uniform, smiling at the camera; on the right, she is holding and gently kissing a newborn baby, wearing a green top with her hair tied back.
Transition Memoir

Transition Memoir: ‘How did I get here?’

By Amanda Huffman

A smiling person with a bald head wearing a beige hoodie is taking a mirror selfie in a medical setting. They have an IV line connected to their arm, which is attached to an infusion pump and IV bags on a metal stand. The background includes tiled walls and a wooden door.
Cancer Memoir

Top 12 questions I get as a military spouse going through chemotherapy

By Stacy Bilodeau

Artists Anya and Slava at work, PORCELAIN WAR © Picturehouse 2024
Movies

‘Porcelain War’ Trailer: A veteran’s glimpse into resilience and art amid conflict

By Tessa Robinson

USMC Photo
PCS

PCS safety and why it matters

By Daniella Horne

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: A NIKE football is seen on the field in the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 18, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Mighty Heroes

Nike was co-founded by these two Army veterans

By Joel Searls

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)
Military Life

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

It's simpler than you think.

By Reggie Ordonez

A1C Jayme Ratcliff, 324th Intelligence Squadron fusion analyst, practices yoga on Hickam Beach on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 31, 2020. Jayme has been practicing yoga for four years, and is working on her license to teach it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Baxter)
Wellness

The power of routine: Maintaining wellness in military life

By Jessica Evans

A prescription note with "Schedule Mammogram" written on it, accompanied by a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon and a stethoscope with a pink tube, placed on a light blue surface. There are also blurred flowers in the background.
Wellness

A spouse’s journey with breast cancer is a good reminder to get checked

By Hollie Sick

A group photo of men, many wearing blue plaid jackets and medals around their necks, posing indoors in front of a wall with historical war-related text. A service dog with a vest lies in front of the group. Next to the group photo is a close-up image of a medal with a red, white, and blue ribbon, featuring a bronze medallion with figures and a silver star above it, with a bar inscribed "ABOVE & BEYOND.
Feature

Nominate a local hero for a citizen honor award

By Tessa Robinson

Portable pantry: Must-have ingredients for every PCS move
PCS

Portable pantry: Must-have ingredients for every PCS move

By Jessica Evans

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a checkered blazer and a mustard yellow turtleneck, is sitting at a white desk working on a laptop. The desk has a stack of magazines on one side and a green desk lamp, along with some stationery items, near the laptop. Behind her, there are large windows with several potted snake plants on the windowsill. The room has a bright, minimalist feel.
Mighty MilSpouse

The politics of being a milspouse: Should you speak out online?

By Jessica Evans

A neatly organized wooden wardrobe with multiple compartments. The left section has hanging clothes including shirts and pants, with handbags on the top shelf. The middle section features folded clothes on upper shelves, a central empty display space, and five drawers below. The right section contains hanging sweaters and jackets on two levels, with folded clothes and boxes on the top shelves. The wardrobe has sliding doors with wood and white finishes.
PCS

How to build a wardrobe when you don’t know where you’re going next

By Jessica Evans

A woman with closed eyes and an afro hairstyle wears large, silver, leaf-shaped earrings and a matching necklace. She has light green nail polish and a black strap top, with one hand gently touching her chest against a plain, muted green background.
Wellness

The 3-minute mindfulness method for overwhelmed military spouses

By Jessica Evans