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

'This Is Us' Randall and Beth Pearson (Photo: Courtesy of NBC)

5 Military Marriage Lessons from 'This Is Us'

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Caregiver Help: Veteran Substance Abuse and Depression

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Shundra Johnson returns a wedding ring to her husband Coast Guard Lt. Sancho Johnson after his seated discus practice Navy’s wounded warrior training camp. Shundra is also her husband’s caregiver. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Veterans: Family Help

What information do families need when dealing with a veteran with a traumatic brain injury? This video series can help.

Shundra Johnson holds a wheelchair for her husband Coast Guard Lt. Sancho Johnson as he gets into a car while traveling to the Navy’s wounded warrior training camp. Shundra is also her husband’s caregiver. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)

Military Caregiver Courses Help Spouses at Home

These military caregiver video courses give veteran spouse and family members help with tackling tough issues.

An Army family walks hand-in-hand (Photo: U.S. Army/David Vergun)

Help for Caretakers: Understanding PTSD in Veterans

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is one of the invisible wounds of war often discussed in popular culture. But it's also a very...

“Click2go” online ordering and curbside grocery pick-up service.

The Commissary Agency Is Making This Service Free Again -- for Now

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Independence Day in a Box: Celebrating Mid-PCS

Yes, you can still celebrate July 4th in style, even as you trek across state lines -- or even across continents. What else...

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July

Independence Day is one of those holidays it’s impossible not to enjoy. From the little kids dressed in red-white-and-blue...

These are Taya Kyle's Marriage Hopes and Regrets

Taya Kyle says it's OK for marriage to be hard.

A military kid shows off his patch and Junior Ranger badge earned during a Kids to Parks Blue Star Families event at Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska (Military.com/Amy Bushatz)

3 Reasons to Take Your Military Family to a National Park

Free, fun and basically perfect -- here's some great reasons to schedule a National Park visit into your military family's...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Isaac Kumia shares his lunch with his child. (U.S. Army/Angela Lorden)

4 Things to Do at Every Duty Station

Whether you just got there or are getting ready to leave, now is the perfect time to make the most out of your duty station.

John and Jo Noll opened Swatara Coffee in Jonestown, Penn. after John left the Navy. (Courtesy of John and Jo Noll)

Tackling Military Transition: Spouse Ingenuity Makes the Difference

A successful military transition isn't just a matter of good luck.

Chief Mass Communications Specialist Peter D. Lawlor/Navy

Four Military Retirement Pay Surprises for Families

Military retirement pay and benefits can be complicated and confusing -- and sometimes full of little-talked about surprises.

Four Military Retirement Pay Surprises to Avoid

Retiring from the military comes with many big changes, including understanding your new pay.

Memorial Day for Those Who Fall at Home

I never want to forget Mary Jo Coleman. Just because she didn't die in war doesn't mean she doesn't count.

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