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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Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura speaks at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn.

Famous Veteran: Jesse Ventura

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The Personally Procured Move (PPM): Steps to Take

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Everything You Need to Know About Your Personally Procured Move (PPM)

Formally a dity move, the Personally Procured Move (PPM) allows service members to be reimbursed by the government for moving...

Gene Hackman in the "French Connection."

Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman

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2023 Memorial Day Events

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Fourth of July "The Declaration of Independence" by John Trumbull

The History of the Fourth of July

On the fourth of July each year, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.

Famous Veterans: Drew Carey

The comedian adopted his trademark crew cut and horn-rimmed glasses during his time serving with the Marine Corps Reserves.

Famous Veterans: Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris, U.S. military veteran and martial arts superstar, began honing his skills in Korea while serving in the Air...

Famous Veteran: Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston was a veteran and an Oscar-winning Hollywood icon best known as a commanding presence in biblical and...

PTSD VA Ratings: What You Need to Know

See what you need to know about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), VA ratings and symptoms of PTSD. Read now.

DD214: What You Need to Know

Your military discharge papers are officially known as DD Form 214, or just DD214. Here's what you need to know.

U.S. Marine Corps veterans salute during the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorated with Ceremonies Nationwide

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Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mike Linnington named grand marshal of 2023 New York City Veterans Day Parade.

Wounded Warrior Project CEO Named Grand Marshal of 2023 New York City Veterans Day Parade

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mike Linnington, who is also the CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project, has been selected as the grand...

Movers Beware: Bad Military Mover Horror Stories

Should you beware of your military movers? Here's some advice.

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