Rachael Hubbard

Rachael Hubbard is the Content Strategist at Military.com. An avid supporter of all things military, Rachael enjoys writing about issues that enrich the lives of service members, veterans and their families. Like most Americans, her life was profoundly affected by 9/11 and she determined to channel her career skills into serving others who serve our community and country. She is the Wounded Warrior Coordinator for both annual PBS concerts, and regularly volunteers for veteran and military family organizations. Rachael lives in Virginia with her husband, Mark, daughter (Georgianna Patriot) and her five Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

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How One Veteran Turned His Love of Mountain Biking into a Way to Help Others

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The military is uniquely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Learn what options are available to assist servicemembers.

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When you begin planning for your next PCS, one of the first things to consider is whether to live on or off base. The options...

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The best time to buy your next home might be during the fall. Purchasing a property in the fall doesn’t follow conventional...

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Those who receive other than honorable discharges often bear the stigma of a 'bad paper' discharge, along with the potential...

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Saving money during the holidays can be tricky, but we’ve put together these five tips to help you do just that.

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If you are considering going back to school this fall, you may be wondering how the COVID-19 national emergency has affected...

How to Buy a Home in a Time of Economic Uncertainty

If you're trying to buy a home in 2020, chances are you've hit a few roadblocks. Buying a home can be stressful in any market...

#MakeItMeanMore campaign by Veterans United

Veterans United Uses Tweets to Pay Off Veterans’ Mortgages on Veterans Day

While the phrase "Thank you for your service" is genuine and well-intentioned, Veterans United Home Loans wanted to find a...

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