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What to Expect When a Service Member Is Killed or Injured
Here's what will happen if your service member or another member of his unit his killed or injured. Read more.
Commissary 101: How to Shop at the Commissary
You can make the most of your commissary trip and feel like an old pro whether it's your first time or 50th, by reading our g...
How a Government Shutdown Impacts Pay, Benefits
These are the details from the military on what a government shutdown means for pay and benefits.
Announcing the Military.com Spouse Changemaker Award
The award shines a light on someone whose work has had a substantial impact on the military spouse community.
Success After Service: Veterans Make Mark with Nonprofits
For those who have spent their adult lives serving their country, moving into a life of nonprofit service just makes sense. B...
It's Time to Focus on Your Purpose
Making it in military life means having a purpose. But how do you find one?
Time to Nominate Your Amazing Military Spouse Friend for This Award
Know someone amazing? Now is the time to nominate them.
Tricare Survey: Advocacy Group Wants Your Help
MOAA wants Tricare users to weigh in on their health benefits.
Need to Know: These New UCMJ Laws Start Jan. 1
A series of sweeping reforms and updates to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) kick in on Jan. 1, 2019.
CORRECTED: Tricare Says No Increase for Most Pregnancy Costs in 2018
The cost of having a baby will likely not change in 2018 for most active-duty Tricare Standard and Guard and Reserve users.
5 Military Marriage Lessons from 'This Is Us'
Fans of 'This Is Us' know that, just like real life, relationships aren't always perfect. But at the end of the day, this is...
On Alaska Base, Clean-Up Starts After 7.0 Earthquake
The massive earthquake struck at 8:29 a.m. Friday, with an epicenter about seven miles northwest of the base.
These Are the Best Military Photos of 2018
Inspirational, patriotic and heart wrenching -- these are the Pentagon's best photos of 2018.
VA Stops Dropping Family Caregivers Amid Program Review
The VA has stopped dropping caregivers from a program designed to compensate family who provide care to severely injured troo...
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CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.
Sig Sauer Live-Fires its Hard-Hitting New Ultra-Light Machine Gun
It's similar to the gun Sig is developing as a candidate to replace the Army's M249 squad automatic weapon.
Act of Cowardice During Anzio Invasion Still Riles WWII Veteran
Milton Miller, 93, still remembers the cowardice of his platoon leader during the invasion of Anzio, Italy in 1944.
Strangers Rally to Attend Funeral for Vietnam War Veteran Who Died Alone
Peter Turnpu had no known relatives but, thanks to a local funeral director, he was buried with full military honors.
Family, Fans Attend R. Lee Ermey's Funeral at Arlington Cemetery
Friends, family and fans shared memories of the much-loved Marine and actor.
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Army News
American Soldier Wounded in Manbij Attack Fighting for His Life
Capt. Jonathan Turnbull is being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and is in serious condition.
Soldiers Total JLTV Days After Delivery
A photo surfaced on U.S. Army WTF! Moments showing what appeared to be one of the new vehicles on its side after a rollover.
Utah National Guard: Chaplain Dies While Swimming in a Pool
Utah National Guard officials say Captain Corey C. Holmgren has died while swimming laps at a pool in West Jordan.
Navy News
Supervisor of Navy SEAL Charged in War Crime Case
The court martial for Lt. Jacob Portier began with the arraignment Tuesday at the Navy base in San Diego.
Navy First Service to Test Smartphone Access to Personnel Records
The app eventually will allow sailors to read records and put in orders and leave requests.
Navy Finally Has One Weapons Elevator Working on Its Newest Carrier
The bigger and faster electromagnetic weapons elevator on the new aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is finally ready for use.
Air Force News
As Russia, China Encroach, Airmen Work to Expand Comms Network in Antarctica
In freezing conditions on the southernmost continent, four airmen had one mission: Create an expanded communications network.
Kadena Airman Found Dead Was Member of 353rd Special Operations Group
An airman found dead over the weekend at Kadena Air Base was identified Tuesday as Airman 1st Class Jimmy Casillas.
Air Force Veteran Changes Focus on GoFundMe Border Wall Initiative
Brian Kolfage, who lost both legs and his right arm in Iraq, set up his online wall-funding campaign just before Christmas.
Marine Corps News
Marines' Classic Hornet Jets to Get Upgraded Radar
The U.S. Marine Corps' F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter fleet is getting a radar upgrade.
Lawyer: Former Marine Accused of Spying Had Classified Documents on Him
Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, was detained in Moscow at the end of December.
Family, Fans Attend R. Lee Ermey's Funeral at Arlington Cemetery
Friends, family and fans shared memories of the much-loved Marine and actor.
Coast Guard News
Aid Societies Step Up to Help Retirees, Reserve and Guard Affected by Shutdown
An influx of donations has enabled Coast Guard Mutual Assistance to bump up the maximum amount a member can borrow.
As Shutdown Drags On, 'Coast Guard City' Takes a Hit
The town's residents are rallying around their own as the partial government shutdown has left the Coast Guard in the cold.
Cutter Deploys to Western Pacific As Coast Guard Remains Unpaid
"Alexander Hamilton would be proud."