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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Officials with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation introduced the Caregiver Experience Map during an event in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 27, 2018. (Elizabeth Dole Foundation/Lisa Nipp)

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Crystal Emmons, a program technician at the McRaven Child Development Center, plays with the children in her classroom at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 6, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Thomas Karol)

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are welcomed home on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps/Jailine L. Martinez)

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This is not Larry's actual flower pot or flag.

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Someone wearing red sneakers choosing his education goals.

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The cast of Military Makeover With Montel Williams.

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Can a home makeover show teach Americans how to really thank veterans?

The Semper Fi Fund helps wounded and ill service members with needs. (U.S. Marine Corps/Olivia G. Ortiz)

This Nonprofit Helps Fill the Gap for Injured Veterans

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An overview of a neighborhood (Stock image)

Thank Your Good Neighbor With This Military Organization's Award

Do you have the best neighbor ever?

Can a Military Brat Born Overseas Ever Become President?

If a military child is born on overseas soil, does that mean she cannot be a U.S. president?

The Coast Guard is seeking the public's help identifying the owner of a white unicorn float found off of Olowalu Beach, Maui, July 21, 2018. Anyone with information that may help identify the owner of the unicorn float is asked to contact Sector Honolulu at 808-842-2600. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo/Released)

Is This Your Unicorn? Call the Coast Guard ASAP

Why would anyone let such a glorious piece of beach goodness escape their ownership on purpose?

Military Families Already Have Enough PCS Support, New Study Finds

The DoD likely doesn't need any new policies or programs to make the military move process easier, according to a new report.

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