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How to Find Cheap Military Flights and Baggage Discounts
We researched how to find cheap military flights to help those families traveling for vacation or during a PCS move. Planning...
Vehicle Registration for Military Families
Military families have a long checklist of things to do when going through a PCS move. One of those tasks is vehicle registra...
9 Military Discounts to Celebrate Month of the Military Child
For the Month of the Military Child, we've gathered a list of nine useful military discounts that military families can take...
Military Discounts for Major League Baseball Games
Major League Baseball teams are showing their appreciation for service members with military discounts on game tickets.
Commissary and Exchange Jobs
Here's how to get a job with the commissary or military exchange.
How The Navy Helps Spouses Find Jobs
The first place Navy spouses should call when seeking employment is the Fleet and Family Support Cente or FFSC.
Top 10 Ways to Prepare Military Kids for a PCS
What can we do to help make the PCS moving adventure less stressful on our kids? Here are some ideas.
Top Ten PCS Don’ts
Getting ready for a military move? Watch out for these PCS don'ts.
8 Tips to Prepare for Your First PCS Move
Getting ready for your first PCS? Here are eight tips to help you make it a great one.
Free or Discounted Summer Camps for Military Kids
It's time to start thinking about summer camp! Here are some camps that are free or reduced price for military kids.
Cheap Lodging for Military Families
Here are some great deals for military families to find cheap lodging on the go.
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.
Military Discounts for Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day take advantage of some military discounts to help Cupid cut costs.
Military Discounts on Auto Sales
Buying a new car? Check out the military discounts offered by automakers both stateside and abroad.
7 Date Night Deals for Military Couples
Military couples spend a lot of time apart. So one of the things we treasure is a good old-fashioned date night.
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Dozens of Buildings Underwater at Offutt Air Force Base After Massive Flood
Officials and airmen stationed at Offutt will not be able to get into roughly 60 structures until water from floods recedes.
Why Do So Many Medals of Honor Go to Irish Troops? Here's One Theory
Of the 3,515 Medals of Honor awarded, some 2,018 have gone to Irish-Americans.
The Army Is Rebuilding its Ammunition Stores for the Next Fight
In the Army's budget request, it is increasing its investment in every type of ammunition except artillery shells.
How Military Couples Marry Young and Stay Together
How military couples who marry young stay together? Here's some tips for making young military marriage work.
Officials Now Looking for Evidence of Fraud in Military Housing Scandal
Ongoing inspections and investigations may build a legal case against base housing landlords.
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Army News
US Rapid-Deployment Troops Arrive in Berlin for Maneuvers
U.S. Army Europe says 350 soldiers from the 1st Armored Division arrived in Berlin Tuesday as part of a group of 1,500.
The Worst Things About Every Army Rank
If you might be offended by a few jokes, please just close the page before you spit your coffee all over your screen and writ...
30th Bataan Memorial Death March Draws Record Crowd
The memorial march was founded in 1989 by ROTC cadets at New Mexico State University.
Navy News
New Navy Destroyer To Be Named After Medal of Honor Recipient
The U.S. Navy announced that the DDG 130 will be named for Hospital Corpsman Master Chief William Charette.
Navy's F-35 is Nowhere Near Combat-Ready, Watchdog Group Says
A government watchdog organization says that the Navy's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter isn't ready for combat.
Navy Sailor who Beat Wife's Dog to Death Could Avoid Jail Time
A Navy sailor has admitted to killing his wife's dog, but a plea deal could let him escape without a felony conviction.
Air Force News
Air Force Requests Billions to Modernize Crumbling Base Infrastructure
Dubbed the Air Force infrastructure investment strategy, the service wil lput money toward the effort starting next year.
Dozens of Buildings Underwater at Offutt Air Force Base After Massive Flood
Officials and airmen stationed at Offutt will not be able to get into roughly 60 structures until water from floods recedes.
Airman Shot and Killed While Trying to Stop Armed Robbery
Mckeough's friends spoke out Sunday on Facebook, referring to him a hero.
Marine Corps News
Mattis Returning to Research Role at Stanford Think Tank
The Hoover Institution at Stanford announced that Mattis will join the public policy think tank to research and write.
Search for Camp Pendleton Marine, Missing on Sierra Nevada Hike, Is Scaled Back
Inyo County sheriff's officials said they will transition to a "limited continuous search status."
Marines May Practice Attacking Enemy Ships from Shore in Upcoming Exercise
About 5,000 Marines from I MEF joined approximately 5,000 sailors operating on four ships for Pacific Blitz 2019.
Coast Guard News
Norfolk-Based Destroyer Rescues 26 Cuban Migrants near Florida Keys
The Coast Guard said 25 of the Cubans were repatriated to Cuba on Tuesday.
After More Than 3 Months at Sea, Polar Star Icebreaker Returns Home
They took a swim near the equator, rubbed elbows with a curious Emperor penguin and tossed footballs over Antarctic ice.
Coast Guard Officer Accused of Making Hit List Pleads Not Guilty
A Coast Guard officer accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of Democrats and journalists pleaded not guilty.