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.

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Tricare Telehealth Benefit

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Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle salutes the flag.

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To the Gold Star Wives Who Give Me Strength

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The American the Beautiful Military Annual and Military Lifetime passes

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The Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor recipients are given special privileges and benefits.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, coupled with the most stressful -- holiday shopping.

Top 10 Ways to Thank a Veteran

If you struggle to think of ideas for honoring veterans in a meaningful way on Veterans Day and beyond, you're not alone.

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