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...
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...
Care Packages for Troops: Organizations That Help Want to send care packages for troops? These non-profits will hook you up with a place to donate or help sending care...
Honoring Children in Month of the Military Child Military children are the very fabric of the military community, and they play an essential role in supporting their parents’...
Marines Deploy to Eastern Europe for the First Time in Response to Ukraine The latest deployment comes as Russia appeared to be pulling back and repositioning its invasion forces following weeks of...
Communicating With Loved Ones While Deployed Receiving mail and care packages is a terrific morale booster for your service member loved one, but there's a lot more you...
Military Moves Ships, Aircraft to Middle East as Senator Seeks to Stop US Action Against Iran The U.S. military has moved additional ships and tanker aircraft into the Middle East and hurried a carrier to the region...
‘They’re Taking Shirly’: An Army Sergeant Thought His Family Was Safe. Then, ICE Deported His Wife. For tens of thousands of U.S. service members with undocumented family members, there’s no guaranteed protection from...
Air Force's Bunker-Buster Bomb Could Take Out Iran Nuclear Facility, But Israel Hints at Other Options The Israeli campaign to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons will be considered a failure if the centrifuges deep...
The Army Parade Was Marked by Quiet Crowds, Trump-Linked Sponsors. But Soldiers Kept Politics at Bay. Despite the mixed feelings, the Army birthday parade was also an overdue opportunity to engage with the public and highlight...
Supreme Court Rules Unanimously Against Time Limits on Combat-Related Disability Pay Attorneys for a class-action suit representing 9,000 veterans argued that a legal interpretation limiting retroactive Combat...
