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Hit the Ski Slopes with Military Discounts
Before you book your next ski getaway, check out the great military discounts you can use for all your skiing needs.
9 Great Freebies for Military and Their Families
Some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. Here are 9 examples of those freebies.
Thanksgiving, Military-Style
Food is essential for a Thanksgiving feast -- but not as important as family.
7 Affordable Ideas for Military Care Packages
Care packages are the best way for loved ones to send a little piece of home to deployed service members.
How to Get Free Supplies to Ship Care Packages
To help save on the cost of sending service members a little touch of home, the USPS created the Military Care Kit.
9 Holiday Gifts for Families with a Deployed Service Member
Here's a list of 9 gift ideas for service members and their families when the holidays fall during a deployment.
2019 Discounts for Military Family Appreciation Month
Businesses are saluting Military Family Appreciation Month with discounts for vets, service members and their families.
Disney Discounts for Military Families
Thinking about booking a Disney vacation? Disney has extended their Armed Forces Salute program for 2020!
2019 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts
Restaurants are saluting Veterans Day with free meals and discounts for veterans, service members and their families.
2019 Veterans Day Retail Deals and Discounts
Businesses are saluting Veterans Day with a host of discounts and freebies for veterans, service members and their families....
2019 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies
Businesses salute our military heroes on Veterans Day with a host of discounts and freebies for veterans, service members and...
2019 Military Travel and Recreation Discounts for Veterans Day
We scour the universe for the best military travel and recreation discounts to celebrate veterans and Veterans Day. Find grea...
Vehicle Registration for Military Families
How do you deal with your driver's license and car registration while in the military? We have the answers.
6 Deals to Remember When PCSing
You can find all sorts of deals to help lessen pesky PCS expenses. Here are six deals to look into for your move.
Disney Renews Armed Forces Salute for Another Year
Disney recently announced they’ve renewed their salute again for 2020.
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Three Dead, One Injured After Sailor Opens Fire at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Two Defense Department civilian workers are dead and a third is in stable condition after the tragic shooting.
Tricare Costs Changing in 2020
With the new year comes new insurance rates
Fired Air Force Academy Commandant Plans to File Complaint
The former commandant of cadets at the Air Force Academy plans to file a complaint over her firing earlier this year.
Sig Sauer Unveils Civilian Version of Army's M18 Modular Handgun System
Sig Sauer Inc. just released the civilian version of the U.S. Army's M18, the compact pistol that may be the most popular of...
This Is the 2020 Veteran Disability Pay Raise
The official veteran disability pay raise rate increases are out -- but how much more will you get?
Latest Military Videos
Happy Thanksgiving from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris island. (U.S. Marine Corps video)
The Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon spend countless hours honing their drill to ensure that every performance is...
Three Airmen at the Columbus AFB Bowling Center participate in plant-based protein VS animal-protein food challenge!
Submitted on behalf of the 204th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas. Go Army, beat Navy.
USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department conducts Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) no load testing on the...
Army News
Army Pilot Killed in Afghanistan to Be Buried Monday in Utah
CW2 Kirk Fuchigami Jr. was one of two Army pilots killed in the Nov. 20 crash.
What's Next in Aftermath of Black Hawk Crash That Killed 3?
The Minnesota National Guard will release the names of the deceased crew members on Saturday.
Army Officer Pardoned by Trump After Murder Conviction Says He Can't Even Get a Job at Walmart
Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance was sentenced to 19 years in military prison after he was found guilty of second-degree murder.
Navy News
These Are the Sailors Killed in Pensacola Mass Shooting
The commanding officer of NAS Pensacola called them heroes.
Despite Mortal Wounds, Heroic Naval Academy Grad Helped Stop Gunman: Reports
Joshua Kaleb Watson was shot five times but managed to help stop the Pensacola gunman, his family said
No Plans to Change Foreign Military Training After Pensacola Shooting, Top Generals Say
"[Do I] have reservations about sending Marines or service members to other countries [like] Saudi Arabia? No, not at all."
Air Force News
U-2 Pilot Dismissed for Shaving His Entire Body to Avoid a Drug Test
One possible reason is a hair follicle drug test, an alternative to standard urinalysis.
F-16 Damaged but Pilot Who Ejected Released in Good Condition: Air Force
The pilot from the 8th Fighter Wing suffered minor injuries when he ejected during a landing after a routine sortie Monday.
SpaceX Sends Thousands of Supplies to International Space Station
SpaceX sent 5,700 pounds of supplies and more than 250 science experiments to the International Space Station.
Marine Corps News
Commandant Responds to Troubling Study on Marine Corps Culture
If Marines have a problem with women they should "go somewhere else," Gen. David Berger said.
Man Pleads Guilty in GoFundMe Scam Involving Homeless Veteran
The plea comes in the case of a Good Samaritan story that raised more than $400,000 for homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt Jr.
Marines Suspend Use of Illumination Flares After 'Several' Land Off Base on Okinawa
The flares are typically fired from mortars at night to illuminate an area.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Rescues Florida Dog Spotted Swimming for its Life
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach safely pulled the dog on board their vessel.
Coast Guard, Navy Boats Collide in Alaska; 9 Injured
Both vessels were damaged. The incident is under investigation.
US Warship Seizes Suspected Iran Missile Parts Set for Yemen
A Navy warship has seized a "significant cache" of suspected Iranian guided missile parts headed to rebels in Yemen.