What to Expect When a Service Member Is Killed or Injured Here's what will happen if your service member or another member of their unit is killed or injured. Because you want to know...
HIV Status Will No Longer Automatically Disqualify Troops from Deployment, Retention An update to the DoD's policy on HIV overturned a previous regulation that allowed commanders to involuntarily separate...
National Guard Members Returned from Overseas this Winter. Now the Military Says They Owe $91K. Members of a Maine Army National Guard unit who recently returned from an overseas deployment will have to return at least...
Thousands of Soldiers Deployed to Europe amid Ukraine War Will Be Relieved by New Units The full rotation of about 10,500 troops from countries such as Germany, Poland and Romania will likely take a couple of...
The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Military Family Perspective The emotional cycle of an extended deployment, six months or greater, is readily divided into five distinct stages. These...
The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Sustainment The sustainment stage lasts from the first month through the fifth (penultimate) month of deployment.
Communication is Key for Children of Deploying Parents Separation can take its toll on youth of all ages, and experts agree that parents should take steps to help their children...
Deployment: Worst Case Scenario It's not good to think about, but it must be prepared for. If you die while you are on duty, you will want to make sure that...
The Best Military Spouse Deployment Advice I've Ever Received Some great advice from sage military spouses on keeping military relationships strong and healthy.
Combat Zone Tax Exclusion If you are a military member who serves in a combat zone you can exclude certain pay from your income when figuring your...
Army Drops Requirement for High School Diploma Amid Recruiting Crisis The service announced that individuals may enlist without previously required education certifications if they ship to basic...
VA Employee Filmed Beating Patient Suspended Without Pay A patient advocate at the VA outpatient clinic at Fort McPherson, Georgia, was arrested in April for assaulting an elderly...
Mom ‘Horrified’ After Autopsy Shows Son’s Treatment During Navy SEAL ‘Hell Week’ Training Kyle Mullen died Feb. 4 after completing the grueling first phase of U.S. Navy SEAL training called “Hell Week.
Army Officer Overseeing Safety Gets Prison Sentence After Private's Death on Firing Range An Army officer was found negligent and sentenced to four months in prison for failing to follow safety procedures at a Fort...
He Liked the Pro-America, Pro-Constitution Vibe. But He Liked the Rage, Too. Since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, where some 15% of the rioters had a military background, the military and veteran...
