Amy Bushatz

Amy Bushatz is the former executive editor of Military.com.

A reporter since 2003, Amy Bushatz joined Military.com in 2010 and grew into the role of Executive Editor. As a military spouse, she is passionate about military life issues, and is a devoted subject matter expert on all military benefits. Amy is also a mountain and road runner based in Alaska where she hosts and produces the Humans Outside podcast and spends time adventuring with her family.

Amy is a 2018 recipient of Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Patriotism Award and a 2019 graduate of the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. She holds a master's degree in public leadership from the University of San Francisco.

Latest Articles

Lt. Col. Antonio Copeland receives his certificate of retirement from Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, U.S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general-south, during a celebration of service ceremony. (U.S. Army/Justin Silvers)

How Long Does a Retiree Qualify for a Final PCS?

When is the last possible date retirees can make a final PCS? I heard that you can ask for a yearly extension forever.

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Ready for your 2023 military PCS? Each year, the Defense Department updates the rules and regulations around military moves...

Insider Tips for Your First Military PCS Pack-Out (Isabel Schmitt, LOGSA Mil Moves)

In this episode of PCS with Military.com, Army veteran, spouse and military move industry insider Isabel Schmitt lays out her...

Why You Should Move Yourself and Tips for Making a Military PPM Happen (Mallory Pevoto, “DITY Mama” and PPM expert)

Think doing your PCS move yourself without the help of the on-base transportation office is too much work? Military spouse...

Keeping Your PCS Money and Paperwork Ducks In a Row (Kate Horrell, Military.com financial columnist)

In this episode of “PCS with Military.com,” financial columnist and accredited financial counselor Kate Horrell joins us to...

The DoD's PCS Help for Career-Minded Military Spouses (Eddy Mentzer, DoD spouse career programs lead)

A series of programs offered by the Defense Department seeks to help with military spouse employment issues. In this episode...

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Through Ashley Gutermuth's many military moves, she has learned to flip circumstances around to find the humor, and the...

Dealing with SOFA Rules and Taking Your Career Overseas (Beth Conlin, OCONUS Career Advocate)

How do you figure out what you need to know about taking your career overseas? What do you need to know about SOFA? Listen...

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Whether you rent or buy a home depends on a host of factors specific to your situation. What do you need to know going into...

Military Homeschooling Help No Matter Where You're Stationed (Natalie Mack, military homeschool expert)

Military Homeschooling Help for No Matter Where You're Stationed (Natalie Mack, Military Homeschool Expert)

Military homeschooling expert Natalie Mack has the tips, tricks and insight for making military homeschooling just a little...

Relocating Your Cultural and Personal Passions During a PCS (Tawny Cale, Activist and Small Business Owner)

How do you successfully relocate your personal passion points while dodging the temptation to simply reinvent yourself after...

U.S. Army Garrison Alaska Fort Wainwright sign.

3 Soldiers Killed in Helicopter Collision, the 2nd Such Accident in Less than a Month

Three soldiers were killed and one seriously injured Thursday after two U.S. Army helicopters collided.

5 Critical Things Every Accidental Landlord Should Know

Unable to sell your home during a military PCS and now stuck with two? You just became an accidental landlord. Here's what...

Harry Belafonte duirng his service and as an entertainer.

World War II Veteran Harry Belafonte Just Missed One of the War's Biggest Disasters

Before Harry Belafonte was a superstar, known as the "King of Calypso" for his smash hits in the 1950s and for funneling his...

The American the Beautiful Military Annual and Military Lifetime passes

Free Lifetime National Parks Passes Are Here for Veterans and Gold Star Families

The pass is an expansion on the annual free pass for currently serving troops and their families, and grants free access to...

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