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5 Tips for Staying Fit While Saving Money
Here are 5 great deals for military families to help on your fitness journey.
20 Military Discounts in Hampton Roads
Whether you live in Hampton Roads or you're just visiting, take advantage of the following 20 military discounts.
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.
9 Holiday Gifts for Families with a Deployed Service Member
Here's a list of 9 gift ideas for service members and their families when the holidays fall during a deployment.
A Closer Look at MWR: Rentals for Military Families
MWR offers more than fitness centers and golf courses. They also offer a variety of items to rent for great prices.
How to Use Military Discounts While Traveling
Traveling is even more fun when you find great discounts to help you out along the way.
Disney Discounts for Military Families
Thinking about booking a Disney vacation? Disney has extended their Armed Forces Salute program for 2018!
Hit the Ski Slopes with Military Discounts
Before you book your next ski getaway, check out the great military discounts you can use for all your skiing needs.
Cheap Lodging for Military Families
Finding cheap lodging for PCS moves, vacations and cross-country trips takes planning and the right amount of luck. Start wit...
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...
9 Great Freebies for Military and Their Families
Some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. Here are 10 examples of those freebies.
10 Military Discounts for Spouses
Here's a list of 10 military discounts that spouses love.
2018 Discounts for Military Family Appreciation Month
Businesses are saluting Military Family Appreciation Month with discounts for vets, service members and their families.
2018 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts
Restaurants are saluting Veterans Day with free meals and discounts for veterans, service members and their families.
2018 Veterans Day Retail Deals and Discounts
Businesses are saluting Veterans Day with a host of discounts and freebies for veterans, service members and their families....
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Back-to-Back Midair Malfunctions Caused Navy SEAL Parachutist's Death: Investigation
Navy SEAL Remington J. Peters had completed more than 600 jumps with the Navy's elite Leap Frogs parachute team.
First Female Enlisted Soldier Graduates from Sapper School
Sgt. Hailey Falk graduated from the 28-day combat engineer leadership course and received her Sapper tab on Dec. 7.
Find Your New 2019 BAH Rate
Many active-duty troops will see their Basic Allowance for Housing rise in their 2019 paychecks.
Major Veterans Legislation Winding Through Congress
Lots of changes for military members and veterans are included in House amendments to legislation.
Coast Guardsman Kills Wife, Son, Self at Florida Home
The Coast Guard says Presnar had served since 2001 as an electronics technician.
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Army News
Soldiers Tell Industry What They Want from Exoskeleton Technology
The U.S. Army is stepping up efforts to develop soldier-worn exoskeletons designed to relieve burdensome weight.
Here's Why It Will Take Six More Years to Field the Army's New Light Tank
U.S. Army modernization officials defended the rapid prototyping strategy for the Mobile Protected Firepower system.
Hundreds of Soldiers in Europe to Get Ticket Refunds After Holiday Leave Snafu
The Army has negotiated refunds for the majority of 250 soldiers on rotation in Europe.
Navy News
Couple from Kings Bay Submarine Base Charged with Cruelty to Children
Jonathan Xavier Harrell and his wife Latoya Denise Harrell were charged with cruelty to children in the first degree.
Navy Stands Up 1st CMV-22B Squadron
The Titans of Fleet Logistics Multimission Squadron 30 (VRM-30) will field the Navy's version of the V-22 Osprey.
GAO: Navy Training, Certification Improve But 100-Hour Workweeks Continue
Navy ship crews in Japan have seen a drastic improvement in training certification numbers.
Air Force News
Trump Administration Creates US Space Command Ahead of Space Force
Pence said the command, which will be the 11th combatant command, is the stepping stone to creating a U.S. Space Force.
Air Force Expands Base Preference Program to All Career Fields
The U.S. Air Force has expanded a program that makes it easier for enlisted airmen to transfer to a stateside base.
Martha McSally, 1st Female Combat Pilot, Named to McCain Senate Seat
Rep. Martha McSally was named to replace U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl in the U.S. Senate seat that belonged to Sen. John McCain.
Marine Corps News
Retired Marine Colonel Is 5th Vet Suicide at Bay Pines VA Campus Since 2013
Retired Marine Col. Jim Turner's death marked the fifth time since 2013 that a veteran has taken his life at Bay Pines.
Police: Man Charged with Theft from Toys for Tots Charity Drive
A man accused of stealing toys from a U.S. Marine Corps Reserves' Toys for Tots charity drive has been charged with theft.
Okinawa-Based Marine Sentenced to Six Years for Sexual Assault, Harassment
Cpl. Jose Araujo Jr., was found guilty at a general court-martial of sexually assaulting a female Marine.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton Crew Returns from Counter-Drug Patrol
The Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton crew returned to home Monday at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston.
Coast Guardsman Kills Wife, Son, Self at Florida Home
The Coast Guard says Presnar had served since 2001 as an electronics technician.
Lawmakers Press Coast Guard Commandant on Bias Allegations at Academy
The meeting was called to address a recent Inspector General report.