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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

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

Navy sailor scans for surface contacts aboard the USS Chancellorsville

Let the Marine Corps Test Force Design in the Grey Zone

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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.

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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

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.

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

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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'?

The Defense Secretary and the Chain of Command: Why Critics Are Wrong About Austin's Emergency

Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing to examine Wall Street firms on Capitol Hill.

Standing Up to Financial Scammers to Protect Military Families

Sailors assigned to the USS Carney man their watch stations

American Forces Must Strike Iran to Protect US Troops

An Active Denial System from the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate is staged before conducting a counter personnel demo during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Site 50, Wellton, Ariz.

An Alternative Way of Dealing with Human Shields

Two Navy sailors a raise a banner for Suicide Awareness Month

Falling Through the Cracks: Why Veteran Suicide Data Deserves Scrutiny

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Airmen apply a dressing to a “casualty” during the Ready Eagle II exercise

Tricare Enrollment Freeze Coming, But Officials Say Contract Transfer Will Avoid Headaches of 2017 Change

The limitations are needed, Tricare officials said, to ensure a smooth transition for patients changing health care companies...

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Fraud, Debt, Car Prices and More: Here Are 2024's Scary Statistics

Here are 2024's facts, figures and fodder for examining trends in personal finance.

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5 Reasons for Service Members to Avoid Borrowing from Their Thrift Savings Plan Accounts

While taking a loan from a TSP account may be a simple solution, it is important to understand the long-term reasons a...

U.S. Soldier walks toward a M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle in Syria

Army Promises New Flat-Rate Bonus During Deployments, Nixing Earlier Idea Based on Rank

In a move aimed at supporting service members during prolonged deployments, Army Secretary Wormuth announced that soldiers...

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8 Hacks for First-Time Homeowners

Buying a home is both exciting and challenging, but you can make the experience smoother with the right strategies. Here are...

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4 Bad Excuses to Opt Out of the Military's Thrift Savings Plan

Here are four themes driving service members' decision not to contribute to the military's Thrift Savings Plan and why I...

Veteran Jobs

'Can I Pick Your Brain?' And Other Grisly Requests No One Wants to Hear from Job Seekers

'Office Joe' Is a New Veteran Comedy from the Team that Brought You 'Range 15'

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, On the Brink CEO and life coach, gives a presentation during the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s Warrior Heart Resiliency Day in 2019. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

5 Common but Important Questions for Anyone Who Wants to Be an Executive Coach

4 Tips for Explaining a Gap in Your Resume

Looking for a Job Today? Get Our Free Postseason Playbook for Veteran Job Hunters

Veterans Jobless Rate Drops Sharply Amid Unexpected September Hiring Blitz

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