The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Military Family Perspective The emotional cycle of an extended deployment, six months or greater, is readily divided into five distinct stages. These...
The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Sustainment The sustainment stage lasts from the first month through the fifth (penultimate) month of deployment.
Communication is Key for Children of Deploying Parents Separation can take its toll on youth of all ages, and experts agree that parents should take steps to help their children...
Deployment: Worst Case Scenario It's not good to think about, but it must be prepared for. If you die while you are on duty, you will want to make sure that...
Combat Zone Tax Exclusion If you are a military member who serves in a combat zone you can exclude certain pay from your income when figuring your...
Care Packages for Troops: Organizations That Help Want to send care packages for troops? These non-profits will hook you up with a place to donate or help sending care...
Honoring Children in Month of the Military Child Military children are the very fabric of the military community, and they play an essential role in supporting their parents’...
Marines Deploy to Eastern Europe for the First Time in Response to Ukraine The latest deployment comes as Russia appeared to be pulling back and repositioning its invasion forces following weeks of...
Deployment: Medical Benefits As you prepare for deployment, be sure to review your current medical coverage, and decide whether you want to make changes.
Communicating With Loved Ones While Deployed Receiving mail and care packages is a terrific morale booster for your service member loved one, but there's a lot more you...
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...