Joanna Guldin

Joanna Guldin is the community engagement manager at Military.com. She has worked in the military community for more than a decade, and her writing has been featured in national and international publications. She lives in Pennsylvania with her Navy veteran husband.

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What's the Worst War Movie Ever Made?

You've shared the best war movies of all time with us. Now we want to hear your thoughts about the worst ones.

Fan favorite R. Lee Ermey stars in the little-known Australian movie ‘The Siege of Firebase Gloria.’

The Best Rarely Seen War Movies, According to Service Members and Veterans

These are the best rarely seen war movies, according to a Military.com survey of U.S. service members and veterans.

An airman from the 121st Air Refueling Wing arrive home from deployment to a crowd of family and friends at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio

What's the Dumbest Thing Someone's Said to You During Your Spouse's Deployment?

Deployments and military separations can be fraught with emotions, especially if you're experiencing one as a military spouse...

nion soldiers entrenched along the west bank of the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg in the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863.

The Other Christmas Truce

Cue the Ken Burns documentary music: We have a Civil War story for you.

Capt. Andrew Cohen, a chaplain, stands behind a lit menorah during the 8th day of Hanukkah at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Dec. 28, 2008. (Senior Airman Jason Epley/U.S. Air Force photo)

Here’s How the US Military Celebrates Hanukkah

Here’s what Hanukkah festivities look like on base, at war, on ships and everywhere in between.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brian Boase, dressed as Santa, waves to Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, before being dropped off by a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

11 Memorable Military Holiday Stories, as Told by Service Members and Veterans

We asked Military.com readers to share their most memorable holiday stories while in uniform, and they did not disappoint.

Cpl. Larry G. Nabb finds a moment of peace in front of a decorated Christmas tree in December 1968 at Quang Tri Combat Base, Vietnam.

13 Vietnam-Era Holiday Stories to Remember, as Told by Veterans

Christmas in the military is certainly different than celebrating the holidays as a civilian, and Christmas during war is an...

Marines and sailors from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, enter the Boondocker training area at Marine Corps Base Hawaii after a 9-mile hike, Dec. 19, 2011.

Tell Us About Your Most Memorable Holiday Spent in Uniform

There may be no place like home for the holidays, but if you served in the U.S. military, chances are you’ve probably spent...

Staff Sgt. Shawn McGovern sings 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,' accompanied by the Grinch himself, during the 282nd Army Band's holiday performance in Columbia, S.C.

The Little-Known War Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Songs

Criscrossing decades, continents and conflict, we’ve collected some of the most intriguing stories behind a variety of...

Marines of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, take a rest on rocky terrain near Dong Ha during Operation Hastings in Vietnam, July 1966.

12 Vietnam-Era Thanksgivings to Remember, as Told by Veterans

Military.com readers share their Vietnam-era Thanksgiving stories.

U.S. soldiers at Forward Operating Base Finley-Shields, Afghanistan, sit down for a mid-afternoon Thanksgiving meal.

9 Memorable Thanksgivings on Deployment, as Told by Service Members and Veterans

We asked Military.com readers to share their most memorable Thanksgivings while on deployment, and they did not disappoint.

Sgt. Michael Carter, a U.S. Army Reserve supply sergeant, takes a bite of food during the command staff's Thanksgiving luncheon at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Tell Us About Your Most Memorable Thanksgiving on Deployment

For deployed service members, Thanksgiving can look very different from celebrations at home.

Veterans enjoy a free meal at Golden Corral, in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Veteran's Day, Nov. 9, 2013.

The Best Veterans Day Deals and Discounts, According to Veterans

Raking in the savings and freebies on everything from retail to restaurants has become a much-anticipated Veterans Day...

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tony Galloway, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron radiology technician, holds a plate of food during the Air Force Assistance Fund burger burn at the Crotwell Track on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

What’s Your Favorite Veterans Day Discount?

Beyond honoring former military members for their service, Veterans Day has become an all-out competition between businesses...

U.S. Army soldiers patrol through the night during Decisive Action Rotation 16-04 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif.

9 Spooky Military Ghost Stories, as Told by Service Members and Veterans

We asked Military.com readers to share their favorite military-related ghost stories, and they did not disappoint.

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