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The Pros and Cons of Assuming a VA Loan

Depending if you are the home buyer or home seller, there are reasons both for and against assuming a VA loan.

5 Things to Research Before Buying a Home

Whether it's your military family's first home purchase or you've done this before, it's important to remember the basics...

The Most Important Rental Home Improvements Landlords Should Make

Besides the obvious upkeep, improvements can increase your rental income.

Couple across the table from realtor getting ready to sign paperwork

3 Common Mistakes Renters Make

Do your homework before renting at a new duty station to keep it from becoming a nightmare assignment.

7 Reasons an Off-Season PCS Is the Best

Focus on the positive aspects of a PCS during the winter months, because there are great benefits during this time frame.

3 Backup Plans for When Your Home Won't Sell

It's always good to have a backup plan or three, just in case.

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back When Moving Out of Base Housing

Whether it’s paying for another security deposit or cash to have on hand to cover extra moving expenses, a security deposit...

15 Decorating Tips for Military Housing and Rentals

One of the most exciting parts of finding a new rental home is envisioning how to add your personal style. The trick is how...

3 Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Renter

There’s a good bit of preparation to consider before signing a lease.

Tips to Make Your Pre-PCS Househunting Trip a Success

The creep of PCS anxiety is setting in. The torturous inner dialogue within ourselves is, “Do I look, or do I wait?”

Why Military Homebuyers Should Consider a Condo or Townhouse

Condominiums and townhouses offer plenty of advantages, from affordability to a long list of amenities.

7 Resources to Research Neighborhood Crime and Safety Stats for Your New Neighborhood

Before falling in love with the cutest bungalow in an area, stop to consider the big picture and arm yourself with knowledge...

13 Tips for a Military Move to Washington, D.C.

If you're moving to Washington, D.C., we've captured tips to for making the transition manageable.

5 Easy Tips for Settling in After a PCS Move

There’s plenty to get done to complete your latest PCS journey. This list of move-in priorities makes it easy to put first...

Do You Need to Stage Your Home Before Selling?

The ultimate goal in selling a home is to garner the most attractive offer, and quickly. These home staging techniques have...

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United States Ambassador to Germany Amy Gutmann, left, and U.S. Air National Guard Director Lieutenant General Michael A. Loh

US Sends 2,000 Guard Troops, 100 Aircraft to Unprecedented NATO Exercise Aimed to Deter Russia

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The Threat from Extremist Groups Is Growing. Service Members and Vets Are Getting Sucked into the Violence.

The U.S. intelligence community deemed racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism -- with adherents such as white...

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Veterans who have had a head injury are at higher risk for suicide, but these deaths can be prevented, experts say.

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Caisson platoon prior to a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Navy News

Guam National Guard soldier helps remove debris after Typhoon Mawar.

Air Force and Navy Pause PCS Moves to Guam as Island Recovers from Typhoon

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Air Force News

Air Force and Navy Pause PCS Moves to Guam as Island Recovers from Typhoon

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Congressional delegates from Ohio are promoting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton as the location for the new Space...

Space Force News

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