Tiffini Theisen

Tiffini is a Military.com content editor and writer who oversees editorial content for the site's email newsletters and seasonality pages. A journalist since 1996, she has been a reporter, editor, web producer, social media manager and journalism professor.

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Other Than Honorable Discharge: Everything You Need to Know

In U.S. military service, an other than honorable (OTH) discharge represents the most severe form of administrative discharge...

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New York Veterans Day 2023 Parade: Livestream

The nation's largest Veterans Day event, the New York City Veterans Day Parade hosted by the United War Veterans Council...

Veterans Day 2023 Parades, Events and More

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Military Appreciation and Giving Back to Veterans on Veterans Day

For Veterans Day, several organizations roll out promotions that support the military, veterans and their families.

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Honorable Discharge: Everything You Need to Know

An honorable discharge is a type of military discharge given to service members who have met or exceeded the standards of...

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Understanding The Types of Military Discharge

A military discharge is when a service member is released from their military service obligations. More than 200,000 U.S...

Manage Your Tricare Appointments And More Online

Tricare Online Patient Portal

The Tricare Online Patient Portal is a web platform designed to let U.S. military service members and their families access...

MHS Genesis Patient Portal

MHS Genesis is the Defense Department's new electronic health records system, designed to provide a single health record for...

Join the Space Force

The sixth and newest military service branch, the Space Force is tasked with protecting U.S. and allied interests in space.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rebecca Gooch (left), a KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot assigned to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Master Sgt. Samantha Converse, a KC-135 instructor/evaluator boom operator assigned to the 54th ARS at Altus AFB, and Maj. Alexandra Traña, a KC-135 instructor pilot assigned to the 54th ARS at Altus AFB pose for a photo, Sept. 18, 2019, at the Alliance Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas. This year and for the first time, the Mighty 97th sent its own all-w

Join the Air Force

Opportunities abound if you choose to join the U.S. Air Force, the branch of the military that defends the nation through...

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How a Government Shutdown Impacts Military Family Services

Wondering how this whole shutdown business could impact on-base services? Here are the details.

FILE – A doctor examines a patient while another doctor oversees the procedure, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jack Sanders)

How Does a Government Shutdown Affect Health Care for Military Service Members and Veterans?

In the event of a government shutdown, for most active-duty service members and military veterans, your health benefits...

Join the Marines

Joining the U.S. Marine Corps means becoming part of an elite fighting force with a unique mission, focused on rapid response...

Join The Navy

If you choose to join the U.S. Navy, you'll have opportunities to travel the world and serve on ships or submarines, with...

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Join the Army

Learn about the ASVAB, fitness test and other requirements to join the Army, where you can get leadership skills and hands-on...

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