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Children In Military Families Face Unique Psychological Challenges, and the Barriers to Getting Help Add to the Strain
Punishing Military Officers for Political Reasons Endangers Our Troops and Threatens National Security
When BAH Rules Don't Fit: The Regulatory Gap Facing Unmarried Military Parents BAH regulations have evolved. Current policy recognizes same-sex marriages and allows dual-military couples to designate who...
IRS: Don’t Report $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' on Your Tax Return The “Warrior Dividend” payments of $1,776 made to military service members in December 2025 definitely won’t be subject to...
Military Spouses: Here’s What to Remember About Filing State Taxes As you get ready to file your 2025 taxes, here are some of the basics for military spouses to keep in mind.
Military Troops and Retirees: Here's the First Financial Step to Take in 2026 Check your tax withholding at the start of each year, even if your circumstances seemingly stayed the same. Tax laws change...
This Is the Best Thing to Do With Your 2026 Military Pay Raise Two experts in military pay and personal finance -- a retired admiral and a retired general, each at the top of their...
Should You Let the Military Set Aside Allotments from Your Pay? Can a military allotment help you manage your money? Probably. Is it the right tool for you? That depends.
The Latest in Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill's $25 Million Defamation Lawsuit The $25 million defamation lawsuit by ex-Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill could be decided by a jury in state or federal court.
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A U-Boat Killed 763 American Soldiers on Christmas Eve in 1944. The Army Kept It Secret for 50 Years Howard woke up around midnight in a hospital in Cherbourg, France. He was among the lucky ones. On that Christmas Eve in 1944...
Free and Discounted Tax Preparation for Military Military personnel and their families have access to a variety of tax preparation and filing services for free.
In 1983, the Soviets Shot Down a Passenger Plane and Killed a US Congressman The 48-year-old Democrat was arguably the most anti-communist voice in Congress. He had introduced legislation to ban all...
White House Seeks to Put Distance Between Trump and ‘Assassin’ Rhetoric on Pretti White House seeks to put distance between Trump and ‘assassin’ rhetoric on Pretti.
Nearly a Month After US Operation that Captured Maduro, Uncertainty and Fear Persist Nearly a month after US operation that captured Maduro, uncertainty and fear persist for Venezuelans.
A Mix of Hope and Fear Settles Over Venezuela After US-Imposed Government Change A mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela after US-imposed government change.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Army Soldier Begins 20-Year Sentence After Killing Comrade in Barracks "We can only hope that today’s outcome is the first step in allowing Pvt. Latifu’s family to begin to heal,” an official told...
At 103, World War II Veteran Inspires Others with YMCA Workouts James Sneed, 103, hits the gym three times a week, showing you're never too old to improve your body and mind.
US Shoots Down Iranian Drone That ‘Aggressively’ Approached an Aircraft Carrier, Military Says U.S. Central Command says a U.S. Navy fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier...
What to Know About the Strait of Hormuz as Iran Plans Military Drill The U.S. military's Central Command issued a warning telling Tehran that any “unsafe and unprofessional behavior near U.S...
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Commander Warns the US, Says His Force Has its 'Finger on the Trigger' Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, warned the United States and Israel “to avoid any miscalculation.”
Irish Lawmaker Wants Legislation Requiring US Military Aircraft Inspections Conor Sheehan, an Irish Labour Party politician, called Ireland's lack of aircraft inspections "troubling."
US Space Force Turns 6: Has It Met Expectations? The U.S. Space Force marked its sixth anniversary in December, reflecting a shift from stand-up to sustained operations as...
Space Force Education Programs: What Guardians Need to Know The Space Force offers guardians multiple education pathways, from automatic enrollment in the Community College of the Air...
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Amid Political Turmoil in Haiti, US Warship Arrives off Coast of Port-Au-Prince The USS Stockdale is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, and is now among several warships the Trump...
Coast Guard Suspends Search for People Missing from Fishing Vessel that Sank off Massachusetts Coast Guard officials have not released the names of the seven people who were lost.