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Ukrainians celebrate the recapturing of Kherson, Ukraine.

Ukraine's Victories May Become a Problem for the US

Daily blood checks are vital to keeping blood sugar levels in check.

The Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic Among Veterans Is a National Tragedy. Let's Fix It.

Sea Hunter, an autonomous unmanned surface vehicle, arrives at Pearl Harbor to participate in RIMPAC 2022

Is War Too Important to Be Left to Robots?

Ukrainian defence forces sign Ukrainian flags to residents in Kherson, southern Ukraine, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. The retaking of Kherson was one of Ukraine's biggest successes in the nearly nine months since Moscow's invasion.

The Seeds of Russia's Military Collapse in Ukraine Were Planted by its Bungled Elimination of Conscription

Lance Cpl. Freddie Richardson, disbursing clerk, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists Sgt. Mohamed R. Muhidin, night crew supervisor, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, 15th MEU, in setting up his Marine Cash card.

Service Members Put Their Lives on the Line for Us. Now Congress Must Raise Their Pay to Match Inflation

demonstration in the F-35A Lightning II during at the Reno Air Races in Reno, Nevada

F-35 Anniversary Marks a Major Inflection Point for the Fighter Jet

, Russian Army soldiers leave a military helicopter.

Russian Army's Quiet Fatal Flaw: No Sergeants

Russia's strategic bomber Tu-160.

Why Are NATO and Russia Both Now Training for Nuclear War?

Large video screen showing images of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.

The West Has Failed: North Korea Is a Nuclear State

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U.S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training. SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Forces and are trained to conduct a variety of operations from the sea, air and land.

PEDs and Push-Ups: The Problem with Modern SOF Training

Russian President Vladimir Putin.

If Putin Orders a Nuke, Will His Generals Obey?

Members of the Colorado National Guard participate in the opening ceremonies for the Salute to Service game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colorado. (U.S. Army/Sgt. Ray R. Casares)

Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible

Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

Can Congress Save the Marine Corps from Itself?

A television shows a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test.

North Korea’s New Law Is Far From the Only Nuclear Threat the World Faces

Ukrainian soldiers ride on an armored vehicle in Novostepanivka.

Stavridis: Putin's New Cannon Fodder Won’t Win the Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses an event

Putin's Bad Options

Answer the Crazy Questions People Ask Military Spouses

Could Military Spouses Fix DoD's Recruitment Problem?

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 65th Field Artillery Brigade, fire their High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a joint live-fire exercise with the Kuwait Land Forces, Jan. 8, 2019, near Camp Buehring, Kuwait. (U.S. Army/Sgt. Bill Boecker)

China Might Not Have Russia's Back on Ukraine After All

Russian paratroopers in Ukraine.

Russia's Reliance on Mercenaries in Ukraine Points to the Weakness of Its Military

Family split by divorce.

How Divorce Impacts Your Military Benefits

U.S. Army soldiers plug their ears while conducting a mortar fire mission.

Combat Arms Earplug Manufacturer 3M Must Stop Mistreating Veterans

A military recruitment center in Times Square in Manhattan.

Recruiting Crisis Should Be a Wakeup Call for The Military and Its Treatment of Women

Team Shaw members line up and grab some food at a Fall Family Picnic.

Invisible Service – Military Families Bear Burden of American Freedom

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Dunford: American Innovation Is the Key to Deterring and Winning the Wars of the Future

Military Money Help

Three generations of men walking through autumn scene

Federal Long Term Care Insurance Suspends New Enrollments

The popular program will not allow new enrollments for at least two years.

A U.S. Air Force airman shops for produce at Ramstein Air Base.

Military Families in Germany 'Struggling to Make Ends Meet' Amid European Utility Hike

Gas prices have risen by an average of 173% in Germany from the prior year, according to price comparison portal Check24.

Stacks of $100 bills

7 Ways Service Members Could Get Extra Cash in the New Defense Budget

While the language of the bill is not final until both houses of Congress have met in conference to confirm a joint version...

Front door of house with Christmas lights

7 Do's and Don'ts for Your Holiday Home Sale

Selling your home during the holidays is not the ideal time. If you must do it, here are some surefire tips to make it faster...

Debt Proofing the Holidays

How to Avoid Slipping into the Debt Trap Again

Debt can be like quicksand, pulling you down. How do you avoid slipping into it again after digging your way out?

Hiring event for service members, veterans and dependents at Pearl Harbor.

Veterans Gain and Hold Onto Jobs at Record Pace as Labor Market Shows Resilience

The jobs market for veterans and all Americans is still strong, with another 261,000 hires added in October.

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(U.S. Army/2nd Lt. Timothy Yao)

5 Mindset Tips for Service Members Leaving the Military in the Next Year

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Andre Bland instructs a group of Clemson University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets during an “actions on the objective” field exercise. (U.S. Army/Ken Scar)

'Gravitas' in Leadership: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Get It

(Department of Defense/Edzel Butac)

5 Tips for Learning About an Interviewer Before You Meet Them

(Courtesy of Bonefrog Cellars)

The Ultimate Military Gift Guide 2022

transition overwatch of veterans in tech

How Veterans Can Land a Great Job in Tech

1st Lt. Bryton Vanderloop, an executive officer with 65th Brigade Engineer Battalion, in the Anheuser-Busch warehouse in Hawaii. Vanderloop is currently participating in the Career Skills Program and is an intern with Anheuser-Busch Hawaii. (U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Melissa Parrish)

The Army's Official Nonprofit Is Offering Grants and No-Interest Loans for Soldiers in Transition

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