To My Civilian Friends on Memorial Day Dear Civilian Friend, I have to tell you something about Memorial Day. You’re doing it wrong.
Commemorating Memorial Day with Kids On Memorial Day, you can help instill in your kids a sense of appreciation, respect, and understanding for the sacrifices...
When Every Day Is Memorial Day Twelve days before Christmas 2011, Kryste Buoniconti had to tell her children their dad was gone forever. The widow reflects...
Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: Here's the Difference Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for those who died in military service, while Veterans Day is a day to honor all...
Buying a Replacement Car: New or Used? How satisfied are you with your present vehicle? If you're looking to replace it you have options, each offering advantages...
10 Things Military Spouses Wish Civilians Understood About Military Life When it comes to the ups and downs of military life, spouses have a lot to say.
Military Appreciation Month: How to Support Service Members, Veterans and Their Families In observance of Military Appreciation Month in May, numerous organizations have created campaigns designed to honor the...
Tricare Lowers Age for Colon Cancer Screenings to 45 The change in coverage comes as people younger than 50 are getting colon cancer more often, according to the American Cancer...
Marine Corps Creates Billet to Keep Dual-Military Families Together During Stressful Moves The billet, which is called the dual-military coordinator, will act as a liaison between couples and their career monitors in...
How to Avoid Car Buyer's Regret With average new car prices nearing $50,000, it's critical to avoid a financial misstep. Here are four strategies to help you...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Marines Suffer Most Cases of 2 Life-Threatening Conditions Related to Exercise and Heat, Report Finds The April issue of the Defense Department's Medical Surveillance Monthly Report, published last week, was focused entirely on...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and Senate The Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver program, the beleaguered electronic health records program, veteran homelessness...