Holidays

Marines are getting in the Christmas spirit in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Check out this amazing sandbag Christmas tree! (Photo by Hope Hodge Seck/Military.com)

A New Verse For "I'll Be Home For Christmas?"

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and their families, enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at the dinning facility on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Nov. 22, 2017. Keeping with an Army tradition the senior noncommissioned officers and officers served the lower enlisted their Thanksgiving meal. (Lane Hiser/U.S. Army)

VA Offers Tips on Coping with PTSD During Holiday Season

The holidays can potentially bring added stress for veterans coping with PTSD.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and sailors aboard USS Pearl Harbor pray before a Thanksgiving Day meal Nov. 24. Photo/Tommy Huynh

Thanksgiving, Military-Style

Food is essential for a Thanksgiving feast -- but not as important as family.

Sailors and students from the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center feast on turkey and all the trimmings during a Thanksgiving dinner at Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla., Nov.14, 2019. (U.S. Navy)

Here's How Much Turkey and Pie Is Being Sent to Deployed Troops Around the World

More than 131 tons of food will ensure members serving abroad will still have all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner.

(U.S. Marine Corps/Matthew J. Bragg)

6 Christmas and Holiday Decorating Military Discounts

Looking for military holiday and Christmas decorating discounts? Start here.

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The Best Commercial You'll See All Year

We know the power of community. Thanks to this Facebook holiday commercial, the whole world will too.

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11 Tips for Hosting a Great Friendsgiving

When friends are just like family, and family is far away? It's Friendsgiving time.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, bow their heads in prayer in preparation for Operation Atlantic Resolve's Cavalry March, May 13, 2015. Army photo

Finding Thankfulness in Military Life

It's easy to look for the bad. This year, find the good.

Emer Hadley, Keesler Exchange supervisor, sorts and hangs Christmas tree skirts in preparation for holiday shoppers Nov. 19, 2014, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force/Kemberly Groue)

Military Exchange Extends Return Policy for Holiday Shopping

Holiday shoppers will be able to return Army and Air Force Exchange Service purchases with a receipt until Jan. 31, 2020.

U.S. Navy at New York Veterans Day parade

New York Veterans Day Parade: Live Stream

Military.com is pleased to stream this year's Veterans Day parade in New York City live.

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