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

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TOML, a chocolate lab service dog with the Alaska Air National Guard 212 Rescue Squadron, is believed to be the first of his kind in the U.S. military. (Photo: Amy Bushatz/Military.com)

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The commissary at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. (Photo: U.S. Army/Nell King.)

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A student assists during a well baby check-up. (U.S. Navy/David D. Underwood, Jr.)

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No, you probably aren't going to have to PCS to space.

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The proposal fast tracks a plan to charge all military retirees an annual Tricare Select enrollment fee.

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Want to Support Vets and Spouses? Head to Starbucks Now

This special Starbucks partnership includes two of my favorite things: coffee and brownies.

Overhaul Coming to DoD's Spouse Employment Preference Program

The Pentagon's spouse preference program could be about to get easier to use.

Free Chocolate for Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2018

These companies are giving free chocolate for the Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2018.

A Military Widow 'Bachelorette?' What Could Go Wrong?

Bring out your military widows, you guys. Reality TV wants to exploit them.

Free LinkedIn Premium Spouse Program: Coasties and Loopholes

Free LinkedIn Premium accounts? Score. But here's the fine print.

Tricare Pharmacy Fees Set to Rise Feb. 1

Many Tricare pharmacy users will see prescription prices increase February 1.

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