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Speak Up Before VA Health Care Is Gutted

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley

Punishing Military Officers for Political Reasons Endangers Our Troops and Threatens National Security

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We Military Spouses Don't Want Special Treatment. We Just Want to Work.

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Art and Arms: 2 Aspects of Resistance in Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

Gun-locks that were part of a 2020 50th Space Wing give away as a part of the Time Based Prevention Program

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

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Military Diversity Is Not the Problem

Veterans Are Much More than ‘Feel Good’ Hires And Shouldn’t Be DEI Tokens

We Need to Normalize Talking About How the Brain Responds to Severe Stress in the Military Community

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Trump's Dangerous Words Demand Action

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Setting the Record Straight on the V-22 Osprey

voter registration and absentee ballot requests on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

6 Things Veterans and Their Families Can Do to Help Unite America

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'Don't Ask, Don't Test': The Military Needs a New Policy for Marijuana Use

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Let the Marine Corps Test Force Design in the Grey Zone

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Republican Project 2025 Takes Dead Aim at Veterans' Health and Disability Benefits

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2 Years Since the PACT Act Was Signed, Vets Are Getting More Support but Hurdles Remain

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2 Programs the Army Got Right

Christian Maynor replaces the Lee Boulevard street sign at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

The Military Was Combating Racism. Then, Congress Stepped In.

In this Dec. 26, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks to members of the military at a hangar rally at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.

Donald Trump Doesn't Respect or Care to Help Veterans. He Just Wants Our Votes.

Virginia's Broken Promise to Military Families

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., a former Navy SEAL

America's Veterans Need a Second Term of President Trump

This is the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, W.Va.

We Must Stop Predatory Companies from Scamming Veterans Seeking Disability Benefits

Cadets recite the oath of office during the graduation ceremony of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y.

Military Personnel Swear Allegiance to the Constitution and Serve the American People, Not One Leader or Party

On Memorial Day, I'm Remembering the Friend Who Saved My Life in Iraq

Ukrainian National guard soldiers simulate assault operations during tactical training at a shooting range in Kharkiv region, Ukraine

2 Years After Russia's Invasion, Ukraine Needs More Than Just Our Aid. It Needs Our Attention.

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How to Prepare for Your 2025 PCS Move Amid New Contractor Changes

How can you be prepared for the uncertainty of this summer's military moving season?

How to Keep Your Finances in Check All Year Long

By reviewing your finances throughout the year, you can catch problems early, adjust your plans and make sure you're always...

The Best Spring Break Military Discounts

Whether you're planning a family cruise, packing up the car for a road trip or staying close to home, check out the following...

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The VA Is Retroactively Increasing GI Bill Benefits for a Million Veterans. Here's How to Claim Them

Are you eligible for 12 more months of GI Bill benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs? Here's who qualifies and how...

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This Watchdog Agency Shielded Troops and Veterans from Fraud. Musk and Trump Just Gutted It.

The Trump administration's shuttering of a federal agency created to protect consumers will open the floodgates for...

5 Ways Military Families Can Start to Get Ahead Financially

Here are five actionable ideas derived from certified financial planner JJ Montanaro's take on the first Military Financial...

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5 Tips for Thinking Quickly on Your Feet During Important Meetings

A Comprehensive Look at DOGE's Firings and Layoffs So Far

Federal Employment: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

3 Ways Private-Sector Leadership Looks Different in Today’s Workforce

How to Navigate the Dangers of Comparing Your Military Transition to Others’

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Unemployment Rate for Veterans Spiked More than a Percentage Point to 4.2% in January

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