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Sep 9, 2021

This mine-sniffing rat received an award for his life-saving work

Unless their name is Remy and they’re adept at preparing French cuisine in an animated Disney movie, rats are often viewed negatively by humans. Despite this, rats have served humans as medical and scientific test subjects including cancer research…

Sep 9, 2021

BYTeam Mighty

Aug 20, 2021

This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

Most of us think of highly-trained spies and espionage units as the best of the best, Cold War ninjas who would never dream of getting caught lest they be disavowed by Washington, Moscow, London, or wherever they come from. If 1980s-era film …

BYTeam Mighty

Aug 20, 2021

BYSamantha Peterson

Jul 17, 2021

5 ways to water your own military marriage lawn

We see you. Peering through the windows of your government-issued duplex at the neighbor’s waving flag, sizzling grill and luscious green patch of America. No amount of rent-controlled water allowance has produced grass so green on your side of thi…

BYSamantha Peterson

Jul 17, 2021

Jan 11, 2021

45 winter activities for kids that the pandemic hasn’t ruined

Winter is here, the pandemic drags on, and yet, kids still need to burn off energy somehow. With limited access to the places we relied on in past years (remember…

Jan 11, 2021

Nov 16, 2020

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff’s spouse saves veteran’s life on Veterans Day

Although Hollyanne Milley is probably best known for being the spouse of the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, she’s so much more. On Veterans…

Nov 16, 2020

Oct 27, 2020

Election anxiety is very real. Here are 7 ways to cope

Election anxiety is real. More than two-thirds of Americans

Oct 27, 2020

Oct 26, 2020

Air commandos wrecking cars and saving lives

Jaws of life. Hooligan tools. Chainsaws. Hammers. Awkward names for things that could save lives on the battlefield as well as on the streets of America. But these and other tools can be found in the search and rescue and personnel recovery…

Oct 26, 2020

Oct 26, 2020

6 unexpected parenting lessons from ‘Ghostbusters’

Whether it’s Halloween or just a Tuesday night in July, there’s never a bad time to watch one of the greatest movies of all time:

BYReserve + National Guard Magazine

Oct 26, 2020

BYVAntage Point

Oct 26, 2020

VA police officers prevent tragedy

Two ladies are alive today thanks to the quick action of five police officers from the Columbia VA Health Care System. On Oct. 5, Columbia VA Police officers Major Calvin Rascoe and officers Colt Clark, Ronald Turner, Robert Evans and Shawn Be…

BYVAntage Point

Oct 26, 2020

Oct 26, 2020

Tickets available for military event featuring Daymond John, WWE star Lacey Evans

After 21 years in an Army, mostly as a recruiter, Curtez Riggs promised himself one thing. Once he left the military, he would not accept a job that felt too much like work, left him uninspired or unfulfilled. Riggs founded the Military Influe…

BYReserve + National Guard Magazine

Oct 26, 2020

Oct 25, 2020

How military families can have a conversation with Dr. Jill Biden

Dr. Jill Biden is a familiar face to military families and Americans alike, with her husband’s role as vice president for eight years. Dr. Biden is once again aiming to open the dialog with military spouses and families and you can join in too. </p…

Oct 25, 2020

Oct 23, 2020

Air Force Academy and the experiment of enlisted faculty

Enlisted airmen have been part of the Air Force Academy in both instructor and mentor positions. But now they have a chance to be considered full time accredited faculty teachers. The Air Force Academy was established in April 1954 after sever…

Oct 23, 2020

BYBusiness Insider

Oct 22, 2020

The US Navy is going to arm all of its destroyers with hypersonic missiles, a top Trump official says

The US Navy is going to eventually arm all of its destroyers with hypersonic missiles that are still being developed, White House national security advisor Robert O’Brien said Wednesday,

BYBusiness Insider

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 22, 2020

Military family embraces camper living

Our family made the downsize of a lifetime – from a 2,667 square foot home to 39 feet. That is, a 39-foot travel trailer AKA camper. My husband, our two boys, ages three and one, dog, and cat – we packed up the essentials, stored what was sentim…

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 22, 2020

American pirates? Us privateers could help win a war with China

After nearly two decades of counter-terror operations the world over, the United States military is now shifting its focus back toward great power competition with the likes of China and Russia. Unfortunately, as is so often the case, the past two d…

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Space Force is heading on deployment – to the Arabian Desert

It’s easy to joke about the Space Force. From their ridiculous motto to their seal, it…

Oct 21, 2020

BYCoffee Or Die

Oct 20, 2020

Trump signs two new laws to combat veteran suicide; 988 to become National Crisis Line

Thanks to new legislation signed into law Saturday, anyone distressed with thoughts of suicide will be able by next fall to dial 988 to reach a national crisis line similar to 911 for mental health emergencies.

BYCoffee Or Die

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard team up to rescue fisherman in the Pacific

Earlier in October, the Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard worked together to save the life of a 73-year-old mariner in the Pacific Ocean. In the morning hours of October 2, the Lady Alice, an 84-foot commercial fishing vessel sent out an emerg…

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Former homeless spouse now aids others in same situation

An Army spouse has found her purpose after overcoming homelessness and creating her own organization that gives back. When Marla Bautista was 18 years old, she was thrown out of her home by her abusive step-father with only a trash bag of clot…

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

How to talk to kids about war

For anyone high school age or under, America has been at war since they took their first breath. Since the U.S. invaded

BYRadio Free Europe Radio Liberty

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

U.S. charges six Russian military officers with ‘destructive’ global hacking campaign

The United States has charged six Russian military officers with a “destructive,” global criminal cyber-campaign that included the worldwide distribution of destructive malware and attempts to undermine the former Soviet republics of Georgia and U…

BYRadio Free Europe Radio Liberty

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

NASA is putting a base on the moon with 4G

On December 14, 1972 at 5:55pm ET, astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt lifted off from the lunar surface in the ascent stage of their Lunar Module. They were the last people to set foot on the moon. However, NASA plans to return to the moo…

Oct 20, 2020

BYMilitary Spouse

Oct 19, 2020

Social-distancing hobbies that will help decrease your stress level

2020 sure hasn’t been the most relaxing year, now has it? If you’re anything like me then you’re over everything. You don’t even want to scroll social media anymore because it makes your blood pressure rise. I have always been able to f…

BYMilitary Spouse

Oct 19, 2020

Oct 16, 2020

The Navy made Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer Honorary Naval Aviators

Naval aviators are often considered to be the best aviators in the world. The training is intensive and it can take students years to earn their wings of gold as fully qualified aviators. Although the Navy does confer the designation of Honorary Nav…