'The Distance Between You Grows': The Many Difficult Truths of Military Family Homecomings Homecomings are exciting and wonderful. But what follows next is often neither of those things. It’s gritty and raw and is a...
Army Taps Fort Riley Combat Aviation Brigade for Deployment to Europe, Africa Region The 1st Infantry Division's CAB will replace the 101st Airborne Division's CAB in April.
10 Must-Have Tips for the Perfect Military Homecoming Photos There is nothing more exciting than a homecoming, and nothing more beautiful than those homecoming photos. Hire or find a...
US Plan to Withdraw Troops from Germany Up for Reconsideration, SecDef Says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has voiced his commitment to shoring up close ties with NATO ally Germany.
Military Pledges Proper Housing for Troops in DC as National Guard Force Grows to 25,000 The DoD announced that it has increased the number of National Guard troops authorized for inauguration security to 25,000.
Why Military Christmas Care Packages End Up in Burn Pits The holidays during a deployment can stir up all kinds of emotions.
Care Packages Are Not Kindling for Burn Pits Care packages are powerful and tangible acts of gratitude that start conversations and lead to meaningful connections.
The Unmarried Girl’s (or Guy’s) Guide to Deployment Based on personal experience, here's the “The Unmarried Girl’s (or Guy’s) Guide to Deployment,” a collection of vital tips...
Occupancy Extension for Deployed Troops Troops called away from home may get 12-month extensions to occupy homes financed with VA loans.
Deployment and Spouse Jobs: When Your Employer Isn't Flexible How do you handle it when you need a more flexible schedule for child care during a deployment and your employer won't go for...
Tricare Patients Fear Losing Preferred Health Care Providers Amid Contract Transition Doctors and patients said they have been caught off guard by the shift from Health Net Federal Services to TriWest Healthcare...
Lessons from the Air Force Kitchen Police: Volunteer for Everything. Even Pots and Pans When Ed Meagher reported to Air Force basic training on June 15, 1966, he was a 19-year-old college dropout. Despite two...
2 US Navy Pilots Shot Down over Red Sea in Apparent 'Friendly Fire' Incident, US Military Says Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries.
How the Marine Corps Is Changing to Keep Talented Marines in the Service For decades, the Marine Corps incurred a "remarkably high turnover rate" among its first-term Marines as it prioritized, and...
Troop Pay Safe After Congress Approves Extension of Government Funding Troop pay is no longer in jeopardy after Congress approved legislation to keep the government funded through mid-March and...
