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A musician plays the violin during the funeral ceremony for volunteer servicewoman, well-known stylist Shura Riazantseva

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

Diversity Day march on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.

Military Diversity Is Not the Problem

Veteran Career Fair in Washington, D.C.

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

Drill Instructor motivates an enlistee

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

The presidential seal is visible as President Donald Trump, background, speaks

Trump's Dangerous Words Demand Action

Marine awaits confirmation before marshaling a MV-22B Osprey to the runway on Peterson AFB

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

Airman stationed at Robins Air Force Base takes a random drug test

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

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Navy sailor scans for surface contacts aboard the USS Chancellorsville

Let the Marine Corps Test Force Design in the Grey Zone

exterior of the Veterans Affairs Department hospital is shown in east Denver

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

President Joe Biden holds the "PACT Act of 2022"

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

U.S. Army soldiers with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade

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.

Glenn Youngkin

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

Staff Sgt. Kevin Jessen

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.

Veteran Affairs building near the White House in Washington.

Veterans Care in the Community Is Pushing the VA to the Brink

College of William & Mary military appreciation game

Companies and Universities Can Help Reverse Military Recruiting Shortfalls Threatening America's National Security

Barracks buildings demolished on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Is the Marine Corps Becoming 'Animal House'?

Military Money Help

(Sgt. 1st Class Veshannah Lovelace/U.S. Army photo)

Ask Lacey: Does Paying Off Debt or Investing for the Future Take Priority?

It’s usually better to eliminate your debt, or at least reduce it, before investing in long-term savings such as your IRA.

An airman lets a stack of coins fall into the palm of their hand in honor of Financial Planning Month at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.

What to Do (and What Not to Do) with Your Pay Raise

Here's what to do -- and what not to do -- to ensure your pay raise sets you up for financial success.

A nurse give a girl, who is looking into the camera, an injection in her arm.

Enroll in DoD's New Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts Starting March 3

Military service members can set aside up to $3,300 tax free for medical expenses starting in 2025, the first time the...

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More Money, Less Debt: New Study Reveals Military Households' Financial Trajectory Since 2019

While many military families appear to be doing better than their civilian counterparts financially, they still face...

A soldier counts his money

Troop Pay Is Competitive with Civilian Workers, Pentagon Finds in Quadrennial Review

The Quadrenial Review of Military Compensation was unveiled and reported that "the department's compensation package is...

Beneficiaries informed about the transition to TriWest Healthcare Alliance

Tricare West Region Beneficiaries and Providers Are Flooding Former Contractor with Calls

A contract changeover has caused a host of issues for Tricare West Region beneficiaries.

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Veteran Jobs

How soon is too soon? (Asad Photo Maldives)

5 Important Considerations When Taking Vacation Time at a New Job

President Donald Trump arrives at Trump National Doral Miami

What to Know About Trump's Buyout Proposal for Federal Employees

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7 Professional Tips for Getting Started on Social Media

Master Class: Jobs That Make a Difference

Master Class: Jobs that Make a Difference: How to Find Meaningful Work After the Military

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Hal Sperlich, Navy Seabee and Engineering Pioneer of the Mustang and Minivan, Dies at Age 95

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

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