Amy Bushatz

Amy Bushatz is the former executive editor of Military.com.

A reporter since 2003, Amy Bushatz joined Military.com in 2010 and grew into the role of Executive Editor. As a military spouse, she is passionate about military life issues, and is a devoted subject matter expert on all military benefits. Amy is also a mountain and road runner based in Alaska where she hosts and produces the Humans Outside podcast and spends time adventuring with her family.

Amy is a 2018 recipient of Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Patriotism Award and a 2019 graduate of the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. She holds a master's degree in public leadership from the University of San Francisco.

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Commissaries in Japan and Korea will soon start receiving cold food airlifted from stateside in an effort to end shortages.

A US team along with city officials in Ganta, Liberia, survey an area for construction of an Ebola treatment unit Nov. 3, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Hoskins, Joint Forces Command - United Assistance Public Affairs)

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A new background check security system could force visitors without a DoD ID to enter the gate to obtain special passes.

Commissary officials have issued new rules on bulk coupon purchases after the Pentagon announced a new budget proposal that slashes the commissary’s budget. (Defense Department photo)

Commissary Curbs Couponing After Budget Proposal

Commissary officials will be cracking down on bulk coupon purchases in a move designed to "protect the commissary benefit."

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Top Army leaders warned Monday that continued budget cuts will mean cutting family programs while taking a hard look at which...

Army Post Bucks Trend, Sees Suicide Rate Progress

As the military suicide rate climbed in July to yet another one-month record high, one Army post may be on the verge of...

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The mandate to update the documents, first reported Aug. 30 by the site U.S. Army WTF Moments, will soon be released in an...

Airman 1st Class Bridget Golden, 502nd Comptroller squadron cashier, assists a customer with military pay June 23, at JBSA-Lackland. (Photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Regular Military Pay System Review to Come in 2019

The regularly scheduled review will be done instead of a separate, additional study ordered by Congress last year.

Mario Blount, pharmacy technician, verifies prescription labels at the David Grant USAF Medical center pharmacy. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/ Staff Sgt. Liliana Moreno)

Tricare Pharmacy Fees Would Increase Under Budget Proposal

Tricare pharmacy fees would rise gradually under a plan included in the DoD's annual budget proposal released this week.

A pool on Fort Riley, Kansas. (Photo: U.S. Army/Julie Fiedler.)

Hiring Freeze May Delay Military Family Seasonal Programs

Military family services could see a delay to seasonal services as the DoD feels the squeeze from the federal hiring freeze.

Many veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. Russell Midori/DVIDS

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A program for a treatment that uses an ingredient found in Ecstasy to treat PTSD may begin processing applications next month...

Tricare Pharmacy Retail Change Hits Dec. 1

A change that goes into effect Thursday removes CVS locations from the Tricare retail pharmacy network and adds Walgreens.

Arlington National Cemetery Advances Expansion Plans

Plans for expanding Arlington National Cemetery are going forward, Army officials said this week.

The Yongsan Commissary offered great savings on fresh fruits and vegetables to the Area II Community at the second annual Farmer's Market here, July 14-15. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lee Hyokang)

Pentagon IG Investigating Produce Prices at Pacific Commissaries

The price of produce sold in Pacific region stores and delivery contract are under investigation by the DoD Inspector General...

Cut Tricare Rather than Military Housing Allowance: Defense Analyst

Spending reforms should increase retention by cutting back benefits that serving troops don't highly value, one expert says.

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