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American Forces Must Strike Iran to Protect US Troops

An Active Denial System from the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate is staged before conducting a counter personnel demo during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 2-17 at Site 50, Wellton, Ariz.

An Alternative Way of Dealing with Human Shields

Israeli soldiers walk in the area of Al-Shifa hospital

Hamas Isn’t the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians as a Way to Wage War

Two Navy sailors a raise a banner for Suicide Awareness Month

Falling Through the Cracks: Why Veteran Suicide Data Deserves Scrutiny

A picture of the binders collected by Navy Lt. Christa Gunsauley containing documents from the sexual harassment complaints she’s filed.

Burying Victims in Paperwork?

Relatives and friends of those kidnapped during the Oct. 7 Hamas bloody cross-border attack in Israel hold photos of their loved ones during a protest calling for their return outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem.

The Spies of Hamas

U.S. Army Special Forces (USSF) raid a mock hostile compound under the cover of darkness

Army Making a Mistake in Cuts to Special Operations Forces

A Marine with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, covers his ears

The 3M Earplug Settlement: A Real Victory for Vets

Debris-filled street of Fallujah, in central Iraq, Nov. 27, 2004

Do Lessons from the Battles for Fallujah Apply to Gaza?

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Israeli tanks head towards the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel

A Reflexive Act of Military Revenge Burdened the US − And May Do the Same for Israel

Israeli soldier uses binoculars near the West Bank city of Nablus

Strategic Lessons from the Hamas Attack that Surprised the Israeli Military

A quality control inspector inspects some boxes being packed

Does This Truck Make My Shipment Look Big? How to Avoid Weight Fraud During a Military Move

Disabled Veterans' Life Memorial in Washington.

I Was Wounded in Iraq. Vets Like Me Aren't Getting Our Full Retirement Pay and Congress Won't Act.

An officer delivers a presentation at episode 4 of Dragon’s Lair at the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters

Innovation Overload: Army Units Are Drowning in Ideas

Members of the National Guard walk past the Dome of the Capitol Building on Capitol Hill

House Republicans Are Ready to Shut Down the Government, Even Though It Will Hurt Veterans

Ukrainian Col. Gen. Serhii Popko (left), Commander of Ukrainian Land Forces Command, and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Thomson (right)

Watch Out for Backroom Warmongers Urging NATO Entanglement in Ukraine

U.S. soldiers transfer colors during a disinterment ceremony

The Hard Work of Identifying the Remains of Service Members Missing for Decades Must Continue

Guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins conducts Taiwan Strait transit

Congress Should Debate Now Whether We Defend Taiwan, Not on the Eve of Invasion

Stars and shoulder marks are prepared for a promotion ceremony

Why Our Generals Don't Win

U.S. Marin assists evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul.

Accountability and Change Can Help Afghanistan Veterans Make Peace with the War

Is the American Military Too 'Woke'?

Navy sailors practice a six-man flag folding

You Fought for Democracy Overseas. You Have a Duty to Do It Again at Home.

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4 Tips for Service Members Selling a House over the Holidays

Military homeowners know that although selling a home over the holidays isn’t ideal, it's often a necessary part of military...

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Do Holiday Bargains Really Save You Money?

It’s not a bad idea to take advantage of promotions. But be aware of how advertised “freebies” are factored into the price of...

5 Financial Strategies to Beat the Joneses

You've probably heard the old saying, "Don't try to keep up with the Joneses." However, there can be a place for that type of...

Military spouses networking with prospective employers at the MilSpo Career Expo at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Texas Tried to Block an Air Force Spouse's Occupational License. She Sued and Won, Setting a Legal Precedent.

A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Texas Education Agency violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

A for sale sign stands in front of a house

VA Pauses Foreclosures on Veterans Facing Difficulties Making Mortgage Payments

The announcement came after a National Public Radio report called attention to the plight of 34,000 veterans having trouble...

A shiny gold ribbon a bow are wrapped around a stack of $100 bills

5 Financial Skills to Help Navigate the Holiday Season

Happy holidays. Use these skills to safely navigate the season.

Veteran Jobs

The 8 Best Gifts for Veteran Job Seekers

5 Tips for Staying Positive During Holiday Networking Events

Are You a Veteran Looking for a New Job in 2024? We Want to Hear from You

Contrasting Workplace Communication Between the Military and Civilian Worlds

5 Free Things You Can Do to Help Job-Seeking Veterans

The 10 Most-Asked Questions Veterans Have About Salary Negotiation

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