What happens if you win the lottery while on active duty?
Winning the lottery is a very sporadic opportunity that very few individuals get to encounter. If you win the lottery while you are on active duty in the military, there…
Navy Federal provides support for active duty members deployed to Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
VIENNA, Va. (March 2, 2022) – Navy Federal Credit Union announced relief options and resources for active duty servicemembers currently deployed or deploying with the US Military due to the…
The ridiculous anatomy of most Army Reserve drill days
As someone who has served on active duty and in the reserves, I can confidently say that neither side of the divide fully understands the other. The Army Reserve often thinks of the active Army as drill days that come more often, and the active Army…
4 languages active duty troops should learn
Sun Tzu once said, ‘To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy’.” The armed forces operate across the globe. A basic understanding of the language of the enemies of…
10 reasons why active duty troops should work in the office
The worst thing you can do to a Marine is hand them some paperwork. However, all troops should have some office experience while on active duty because the exposure will…
Marine achieves childhood dream of becoming an astronaut
An active-duty Marine is among the newest class of astronauts eligible for NASA missions to the moon and beyond.
Marine Maj. Jasmin Moghbeli said she became enamored with space as a child, with a series of experiences amplifying her interest…
Do we count?: The 2020 census and the military
It’s no joke, on April 1 the government will hold the 2020 Census, counting all people who reside in the United States. But for members of the military this somewhat unfamiliar process forces them to yet again ask themselves, “where am I from?”
Here’s how active and former military members can get Amazon discounts
Amazon is giving massive discounts on Prime memberships to current and former military members in recognition of Veterans Day, the company said Nov. 5, 2019.
The offer cuts the cost of Amazon’s yearlong Prime membership by more than 30%, to $…
Amtrak is offering veteran and military member discounts
Veterans receive a 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains.
Use the Fare Finder at the beginning of your search on www.amtrak.com and select ‘Military Veteran’ for each passenger as appropriate to receive the dis…
This boot camp helps veterans grow tech start-ups
Basic Training — often called boot camp — introduces new service members to military life and customs. Boot camp “accelerates” a citizen’s transformation to a soldier, sailor, airman or marine.
A Colorado-based company, Techstars Accele…