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Terry Howell is a Military.com benefits expert and the author of 'The Military Advantage.'

Video Tips: Translating Your Military Skills

Having a hard time translating the skills you acquired in the military for jobs in the civilian market? Our military expert...

Volunteers at the USO on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan, prepare lunch for the grand opening of a new location.

Need a Paying Job? How Volunteering Can Help

If you're unemployed and looking for work, try channeling your angst into altruism and becoming a volunteer.

An employment readiness programs specialist prepares a job interview techniques slideshow on Fort Carson, Colorado.

10 Common Myths About Job Searches

The perfect opportunity won't just fall in your lap. Improve your chances of landing a job by trashing these 10 common myths.

Joint Accounts: Two Names Are Better Than One

This can make it easier for them to handle financial issues, such as making changes to insurance or investments, during your...

Your Financial Checklist for Deployment

Waiting until you get orders to deploy may be too late to start building a solid financial plan, so start preparing today. If...

10 Ways to Find a Good Renter for Your Home

See what real estate experts have to say about finding reliable, high-quality tenants.

Is Refinancing Worth Your While?

While refinancing can be a budget booster, you need to look beyond low rates to make the decision that's right for you.

The Real Costs of Owning a Home

Buying your first home might look appealing right now, but keep these 10 expenses in mind.

To What Degree?

Some parents start saving for college before their child is born. But let's face it, that's not most of us. Even if you have...

5 Home Buying Costs to Consider Before a PCS

If you're thinking about buying a house and you have orders to relocate, ask yourself these five questions first.

Flood Insurance Covers What Homeowners Insurance Doesn't

April showers bring May flowers -- or flood damage and financial ruin if you're not careful.

Get Familiar with Your Auto Insurance Policy

Knowing how you're covered can help you see what you're paying for and it can make all the difference if you're in a...

5 Insurance Myths Busted

Misinformation and myths plague the insurance industry. Many times consumers aren't sure how much insurance to purchase or if...

Protecting Your Home During Long Deployments

If you're returning to an empty home after a lengthy trip or deployment, turn on the water valve and/or supply lines to each...

Take Extra Care on the Roads

To honor National Collision Awareness Month, here are three tips to prevent a car accident and avoid getting injured.

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Pvt. Paul Douglas, age 50, performs a rifle inspection with his drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot S.C., 1942. Douglas, at age 50 was the oldest recruit in the history of Parris Island, and went on to become a purple heart recipient and Chicago senator (DVIDS).

At 50, He Survived Marine Boot Camp — Then Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa

When 50-year-old Paul Douglas showed up at Marine Corps boot camp in 1942, the white-haired economics professor looked more...

Trump Administration Threatens No Back Pay for Federal Workers in Shutdown

President Donald Trump’s administration is warning of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a shutdown.

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Teen Cadet Says He Was Beaten, Concussed at Camp at Aberdeen Proving Ground

In early August 2022, 17-year-old Nathanael Royal called his parents and begged them to bring him home before he got attacked...

Battle of Franklin. November 30, 1864 (Library of Congress).

The Civil War Battle Where a West Point Professor Defeated His Confederate Student

The Civil War ripped apart nearly every bond Americans shared — classmates, friends, even family members found themselves on...

Army Vet Sentenced to Year In Prison For $80,000 Fraud, Stolen Valor

Sharon Toney-Finch, 43, was indicted in April 2024 on four charges: wire fraud, stolen valor, theft of government funds, and...

Vietnam veterans of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, stand with Army Maj. Gen. John W. Weidner, chief of staff for U.S. Strategic Command, Col. Robert Newbauer, commander of the Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District, American Legion Post 1 Commander Lennie Roth and others after a ceremony Sept. 18 at American Legion Post 1 in Omaha, Nebraska. Fourteen veterans of Bravo Company were honored for acts of valor and meritorious service in Vietnam more than 50 years ago. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Delanie Stafford)

Bravo Company Vietnam Veterans Honored with Long-Overdue Bronze Stars

While it took more than five decades, 14 veterans of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, were...

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Ship Parade Kicks off Events Celebrating 250 Years of the US Navy and Marine Corps

A ship parade streamed up and down the Delaware River beside Philadelphia on Thursday to kick off a celebration...

Trump Cabinet Members Talk Buying DHS Facilities in Chicago and Middle East Visit at WH

President Donald Trump opened a meeting with his Cabinet at the White House on Thursday by speaking about his...

Investigations and Features

In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...

Army Capt. Jeremy Kuykendall and his wife Kate, cradle their daughter

Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

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Troops Will Miss Paychecks Next Week Without Action on the Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families, because those in uniform...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Racheal Balke, a current operations intelligence noncommissioned officer assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), conducted a wargaming event as part of an ongoing deployment readiness exercise at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Sep. 3, 2025. The wargaming phase, part of the joint planning process, utilized artificial intelligence tools to stress-test the command's response to real-world crises (U.S. Army photo by Brian Andries, DVIDS).

The Army’s New Intel Playbook: How AI and Data Are Rewriting the Battlefield

The U.S. Army is betting big on artificial intelligence and data to reshape how intelligence is gathered, analyzed, and...

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A Philadelphia Fire Department fire boat streams water as the USS Lassen passes by at the start of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, Parade of Ships, as seen from Navy Yard, south Philadelphia.

A Grand Parade of Ships Kicked off the 250th Anniversary of the Marines and Navy

Hundreds of veterans, active service members, families of the lost, and dignitaries came to Mustin Field at the Navy Yard on...

Troops Will Miss Paychecks Next Week Without Action on the Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families, because those in uniform...

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Troops Will Miss Paychecks Next Week Without Action on the Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families, because those in uniform...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview

Veterans, Who Saw One of Their Own Arrested by ICE and Charged, Say Feds Are Undermining Democracy

Days after a 70-year-old Air Force veteran was among five people charged while protesting outside a suburban U.S. Immigration...

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U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rachel Harmon and Master Sgt. Tom Anderson, weapons loaders assigned to the 174th Attack Wing, checks an inert GBU 12 laser guided missile on an MQ-9 Reaper at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio.

Two Space Force Units Bring the 'Invisible Front Line' to Ohio

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is planned for Friday for the Space Intelligence Production Cell at the Springfield-Beckley Air...

A painting of a Defense Support Program satellite from the Air Force Art collection. DSP provides a variety of national security capabilities. Its flagship mission of launch detection was made famous during the Cold War. (U.S. Air Force image)

Clearing The Orbits: Space Force Partnerships In Orbital Cleanup

The growing congestion of Earth orbit has raised risks to satellites, space stations, and long-term space sustainability. The...

Marine Corps News

A Grand Parade of Ships Kicked off the 250th Anniversary of the Marines and Navy

Hundreds of veterans, active service members, families of the lost, and dignitaries came to Mustin Field at the Navy Yard on...

Troops Will Miss Paychecks Next Week Without Action on the Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families, because those in uniform...

Coast Guard News

A Grand Parade of Ships Kicked off the 250th Anniversary of the Marines and Navy

Hundreds of veterans, active service members, families of the lost, and dignitaries came to Mustin Field at the Navy Yard on...

Troops Will Miss Paychecks Next Week Without Action on the Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families, because those in uniform...

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