Mary Ann Eckberg
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Check for Big Ticket Issues When Buying a Home
Take a look at these big ticket issues that could come up during a home inspection.
3 Home Maintenance Tasks You Won’t See on Reality Shows
It’s easy to feel a sense of anticipation when watching a home improvement show. But what about the important household repai...
Thinking of Buying a Fixer-Upper? Keep These Points in Mind
If you’re shopping for a house, are you considering a place with renovation potential? Keep these points in mind before buyin...
Organize Your Home Now for a PCS Ahead
For a military family, there is no better time than the present to start going through our things. If you have a pending PCS,...
Make Plans Now for Tax Preparation Ahead
If you happen to be a landlord, now is the time to review the end of the year paperwork tied to your rental property.
4 Tasks to Ready Your Home For Renters
If you plan to rent out your house, it’s good to think about what you’ll need to do to make it ready for tenants. Consider ad...
Should I Have Renters Insurance in Military Housing?
No matter the value of your goods, in the whirlwind of military life it may be a good idea to add a sense of security.
Keep Your Cool with These Summer Home Maintenance Tips
With increasingly warm weather ahead, we’re thinking of how to maintain a pleasant temperature indoors.
Why Military Families Should (or Shouldn't!) Buy a Home
While considering this question, there are three key points for a potential military homebuyer to consider: finances, timing,...
What the Military Clause Means When Breaking a Lease
The Servicemember Civil Relief Act allows an active-duty member out of a lease with official military orders.
Tax Benefits of Homeownership for Military Families
As tax time approaches, military members and their families should explore the special advantages the IRS extends to them.
11 Things You’ll Wish You Hadn’t Moved
Military spouses share what they wish they hadn't packed with their last PCS. See what you would add!
4 Tips for Researching Your New Neighborhood
Consider these tips when scouting out a new neighborhood.
Top 10 Don’ts of Home Selling
With military families coming and going during PCS season , you’ll want your ad to stand out amidst the inventory in your are...
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Fort Stewart Training Accident Leaves 3 Soldiers Dead, 3 Injured, Officials Say
The six soldiers were riding on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle when the accident occurred.
'Unlike Any Exercise': A Massive Marine Corps War Game Is Happening at 29 Palms
Ten thousand Marines, sailors and NATO troops will be pitted against each other in a force-on-force battle in the Mojave Dese...
11 Men, Many in the Military, Attacked or Sexually Assaulted in NC City
The assaults are believed to stretch back to January 2018, with "sporadic" timing in between, according to Wilmington police.
Here's Your 2020 Military Retiree, VA and Social Security Pay Bump
The 2020 military retiree, VA disability and social security pay increase is smaller than the one received in 2019.
New Army Chief Wants to Let Soldiers Stay Longer at Favorite Duty Stations
Could soldiers be able to put off PCS moves for nine years?
Latest Military Videos
Footage of the 2019 parade of ships during San Francisco Fleet Week. (Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Bryan...
The Honorable Temmy Shmull, Governor of Peleliu State Government, the Honorable Raynold Oilouch, Vice President of Palau, U.S. Marine...
Soldiers with 1st Battalion "Death Dealers", 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, conducted combat pistol qualification with...
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker, assigned to The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, photographs...
At the Annual AUSA Trade Show, a Northrop Grumman official confirmed that the company has been contracted to deliver...
Army News
Medal of Honor Recipient Bellavia Won't Enter Congressional Race
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia announced Sunday that he will not run for the 27th Congressional District Seat.
Korean War Veteran Laid to Rest in New York
Hundreds of military veterans joined family members and friends of the fallen soldier in honoring his life.
Colt Is Offering Vintage 'Black Army' M1911 Pistols to a Handful of Lucky Buyers
The Colt Model 1911 .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol remains one of the most beloved sidearms in U.S. military history.
Navy News
Navy Lieutenant, Wife Arrested in FBI, NCIS Raid in Florida
The accusations against the Yangs include conspiracy to defraud the United States and importing and manufacturing firearms.
Northrop Grumman to Ship Secret Navy Cargo Through LA-Area Marina
The Navy demonstration project will be taken from Redondo Beach to a barge for shipment to San Diego.
Deep-Sea Explorers Find Japanese Ship that Sank During WWII
Until now, only one of the seven ships that went down in the June 1942 air and sea battle had been located.
Air Force News
Hikes Are Coming to Air Force Lodging Rates Worldwide; Some in Europe Will Be Doubling
The cheapest rooms at some lodging on Air Force bases in Europe will be $149 a night from Nov. 1, up from $70.
Kirtland Air Force Base Pumps $4.6B into Local Economy
The base released the results of its economic impact study, which reported a $7.4 billion impact overall.
'Nice Girls Don't Join the Military': Fairchild Commander Proves Her Critics Wrong
Lt. Col. Cindy Dawson assumed command of the newly reactivated 97th Air Refueling Squadron on Friday.
Marine Corps News
Vietnam Marine Veteran in Hospice Care Reunites with Beloved Dog One Last Time
The shelter reported that Patch has found a new owner and will be leaving for a new home soon.
Clothing Co. Gets Attention with Billboard of Marine Vet Hog-Tying Trump
According to Dhvani, the model in the billboard, Michal Mesa, is a Marine Corps veteran and middle school teacher.
11 Men, Many in the Military, Attacked or Sexually Assaulted in NC City
The assaults are believed to stretch back to January 2018, with "sporadic" timing in between, according to Wilmington police.
Coast Guard News
Charged with Killing His 'Best Bud,' Coast Guardsman Appears in Camp Pendleton Courtroom
Seaman Ethan W. Tucker was arrested Aug. 28 after a seven-month Coast Guard investigation into the January death.
Coast Guard Offloads $92 Million Worth of Smuggled Cocaine in San Diego
The Coast Guard offloaded more than 6,800 pounds of cocaine -- worth an estimated $92 million -- on Wednesday.
Despite Hurricane Damage, Coast Guard Pressing On with Next-Gen Cutter Construction
Coast Guard's New Plan for Next-Gen Cutter Contracts Will Prevent Delays, Commandant Says