Amy Bushatz
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What to Do If Your Service Member Deploys Without a Phone or Laptop
While not having a phone or computer downrange sounds like a first-world problem everyone should just get over, it's a big de...
5 Reasons to Live Off Base
There are a lot of factors that play into your decision on whether to live inside or outside the base gates, and there's no b...
What to Expect When a Service Member Is Killed or Injured
Here's what will happen if your service member or another member of his unit his killed or injured. Read more.
6 Ways to Help a Military Spouse Dealing with a Surprise Deployment
Looking for ways to give a military spouse a hand during a surprise deployment? Here are some ideas.
He Went from Sailor to NASCAR Driver. Here's How
Jesse Iwuji is the son of immigrants, a Navy reservist, a Naval Academy graduate, a former member of the academy's football t...
Create a Lovely Valentine's Day Care Package for a Friend
Looking for great Valentine's Day care package ideas? This Valentine's Day care package for a friend is the perfect pick-me-u...
Dear Military Family: If You’re Feeling Tired and Sad, It’s Not Just You
"Tired," dread" and "sadness." Those aren't words that have appeared in print, but they are the things I feel.
Don't Accidentally Call This Sex Hotline When Dialing Tricare
Just one wrong digit takes you from snore fest to maybe a little too interesting.
The Challenge of Those Phone Calls
Staying connected is incredible. Except when it's incredibly hard.
New Year, New Military You
Set your resolutions with intention. Here are three to get you started.
Are There Any Military Spouse Retirement Benefits?
Other than the long-sought break from the challenges of military life, what's in military retirement for you?
Senate Votes to Approve VA Fertility Treatments
A measure approved by the Senate will allow veterans with reproductive injuries to receive fertility treatments through the...
Deployed Troops Will Get to See New Star Wars Movie Early -- and for Free
Deployed troops looking forward to the latest Star Wars film won't just have a chance to see the film before they return stat...
Most Miserable Military Spouse Wins
If your life is the most miserable, you win a prize. Just kidding.
Here's What the Guard and Reserve Gets in the 2020 Defense Spending Bill
What's in the fiscal 2020 NDAA specifically for Guard and Reserve members? Here's a snapshot of some of the major changes.
Military News
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Navy's Top Admiral Has No Apologies Over Carrier Lincoln's Extra-Long Deployment
The carrier deployed in April 2019. Last week, the ship arrived in Hawaii before making its final trek to San Diego.
This Lawmaker Is the Only Veteran on the Team Arguing for Trump’s Impeachment
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment.
DoD to Announce New Base Security Measures Worldwide in Wake of Pensacola Shooting
Esper will provide Naval Air Station Pensacola leadership with a preview of new security measures being developed.
Army IDs Green Beret Killed During Free Fall Training Exercise
Master Sgt. Nathan Goodman, 36, died "during a routine military free fall" near Eloy, Arizona, according to a release.
Air Force Two-Star Fired Amid Investigation into Misconduct Allegations
The investigation is ongoing.
Latest Military Videos
Tragedy greets the American psychological operations team as it goes through the village of Pine Branch, on a distant...
Julian Woodhouse is a field artillery officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. His mission is to destroy, defeat or...
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Sarah Beard, a Danville, Indiana native, trains for the Olympic Trials at the U.S. Army...
The Psychological Operations Course, part of The Army School System of the 80th Training Command (TASS) at Fort Hunter...
Various shots of the interior of the E4B (Video by Kevin Schwandt, 55th Wing Public Affairs)
Army News
Remains of Fallen US Soldier Returned to Fort Bragg
The family of Staff Sgt. Ian McLaughlin greeted his flag-draped casket at Pope Army Airfield.
Trijicon’s New Handheld Range-Finder Will Map the Wind for Extreme Accuracy
The Trijicon Ventus is the world's first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and wind detection.
Army Cancels $45 Billion Bradley Replacement Competition After Only One Bid Qualified
Two past efforts to replace the Bradley in 2009 and 2014 were canceled for cost-associated reasons.
Navy News
The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now it’s Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
Navy to Name Aircraft Carrier for Pearl Harbor Hero Miller
Miller was the first African American to receive the Navy Cross for valor.
Ex-Guantanamo Commander Convicted of Lying about Man's Death
A jury convicted Capt. Nettleton of obstruction of justice, concealing material facts, and making false statements.
Air Force News
Wrong-Side Drivers Near Air Base Used by US Worry UK Police
Police have not indicated if the cars in the other incidents had any connections to the Air Force base.
US, Japan Defense Officials Discuss How to Address Chemical Contamination Near American Bases
Tokyo officials detected the chemicals, commonly known as PFOS and PFOA, in two wells near Yokota Air Base.
The B-52 Will No Longer Carry Certain Nuclear Weapons. Here's Why
The B-52 Stratofortress will no longer carry the B61-7 and B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs as it prepares to carry the new long-r...
Marine Corps News
Trijicon’s New Handheld Range-Finder Will Map the Wind for Extreme Accuracy
The Trijicon Ventus is the world's first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and wind detection.
Marine's Moving Truck Gets Stolen with His Father's Ashes Inside
Surveillance footage from the hotel parking lot shows the thieves getting into the truck and driving away.
Marines to Get New Lightweight Polymer Ammo for 'Ma Deuce' Machine Gun
The Marine Corps has inked a $10M contract with MAC LLC for new lightweight polymer machine-gun ammunition.
Coast Guard News
Group Has Raised $56 Million for Coast Guard Museum
Construction of the museum has been pushed back due to two other projects scheduled for New London.
Coast Guard Wrapping Up Study on Why Minority Members Leave the Service
The Coast Guard will wrap up a study examining why minority service members are leaving its ranks.
Coast Guard Helps Rescue Fishermen After Capsized Boat Found off Oregon Coast
Three fishermen were rescued Tuesday night after the U.S. Coast Guard found their boat capsized near Coos Bay, Oregon.