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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
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.
Understanding All the Deductions on Your 2026 Military Leave and Earnings Statements Understanding what deductions are coming out of your pay is key to knowing where all your money is going. More importantly...
5 Spending Strategies to Fight Bill Creep From Inflation How do you maintain a spending plan when your bills are creeping up each month?
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2026 Military Pay Charts Military service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise in 2026. Some senior officers may receive smaller percentages.
Here’s When VA Benefits Do and Don’t Count as Income, for Taxes and Otherwise VA disability compensation is completely tax-free at both federal and state levels. You don't report it on your tax return...
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Trump's ICE Force Is Sweeping America Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it.
US Forces Seize Seventh Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Venezuela US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela.
Danish Veterans of US Wars Feel Betrayed by Trump's Threats Against Greenland Danish veterans of US wars feel betrayed by Trump's threats against Greenland.
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...
Gulf War Veteran, Paralympian Shares Four Simple Ways to Reach Goals Army veteran and former world class athlete John Register shares his story of loss and how to rebound from setbacks to...
The Forgotten Army Soldiers That Fought Alongside the Marines at Belleau Wood Belleau Wood is where the Marine Corps became the legend we know of today. It's the battle that gave birth to the term "Devil...
Navy Commodore Relieved of Duties, First In Role To Lose Job in 2026 The relieved commodore lost the "trust and confidence" of superiors, will retain a staff position.
USS Cincinnati is Making a Friendship Visit to a Cambodian Naval Base This is the first time a U.S. Navy warship has docked at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base since its Chinese-funded renovation was...
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."
How Trump’s 2025 'War' Agenda Rewired the Pentagon Trump’s 2025 executive actions reshape how the current administration defines national security.
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...
The Forgotten Army Soldiers That Fought Alongside the Marines at Belleau Wood Belleau Wood is where the Marine Corps became the legend we know of today. It's the battle that gave birth to the term "Devil...
From Da Nang to the DMZ: A Marine Commander's 13 Months of Combat in Vietnam Capt. Walter Fleming walked through the gap between two small Buddhist altars on a dirt road near Da Nang. His weapons...
Station South Padre Island Receives Record $200M Facelift From Coast Guard Multi-million-dollar renovations near the U.S.-Mexico border will deter illegal migrants in southern Texas, officials said.
New US Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday Sworn In: 'Nation Will Prevail' “I am honored to assume command of the United States Coast Guard,” Adm. Kevin Lunday told Military.com prior to becoming the...