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Lessons Not Learned

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Access to Care Could Have Saved My Son's Life. Other Vets Should Have a Chance.

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Don't Dishonor Veterans with Broken Promises and Empty Gestures

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Children In Military Families Face Unique Psychological Challenges, and the Barriers to Getting Help Add to the Strain

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Trump & Co’s Polygraph Pandemonium

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Want Efficiency? Fund the VA and Cut the Proven Waste in Privatized Veterans Care

Community Care Is Not VA Care

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Deny Who We Are or Harm Our Country? The Impossible Choice Facing Transgender Service Members

Veteran Career Fair hosted by the VA in Washington, D.C.

I Was Fired, and Thousands of Veterans Are Next Unless We Act

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Fear and Chaos Hit Military Families After Sudden Firings of Top Leaders

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Speak Up Before VA Health Care Is Gutted

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Punishing Military Officers for Political Reasons Endangers Our Troops and Threatens National Security

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We Military Spouses Don't Want Special Treatment. We Just Want to Work.

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Art and Arms: 2 Aspects of Resistance in Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

Gun-locks that were part of a 2020 50th Space Wing give away as a part of the Time Based Prevention Program

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

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Military Diversity Is Not the Problem

Veteran Career Fair in Washington, D.C.

Veterans Are Much More than ‘Feel Good’ Hires And Shouldn’t Be DEI Tokens

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We Need to Normalize Talking About How the Brain Responds to Severe Stress in the Military Community

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Trump's Dangerous Words Demand Action

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Setting the Record Straight on the V-22 Osprey

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6 Things Veterans and Their Families Can Do to Help Unite America

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'Don't Ask, Don't Test': The Military Needs a New Policy for Marijuana Use

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Let the Marine Corps Test Force Design in the Grey Zone

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Republican Project 2025 Takes Dead Aim at Veterans' Health and Disability Benefits

Military Money Help

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How Military Spouses Can Save for Retirement

Fortunately for military spouses, you can still save for your own retirement, even with challenges such as unemployment and...

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Military Spouses: The Unsung CFOs of Military Families

Let’s face it: Behind nearly every financially sound military family is a military spouse juggling more spreadsheets (and...

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The VA’s Home Refinancing Options for Military Members and Veterans

If you've been thinking of refinancing your home loan, these brief descriptions will give you the background information...

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PCS Season Survival Guide: Financial Tips for Military Families on the Move

Here are four steps to help make your PCS smoother, smarter and less financially frustrating.

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Ask Lacey: Do Any Programs Offer Low-Cost Auto Insurance?

Finding cheaper auto insurance is all about shopping around, asking questions and requesting discounts.

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Wills and More: These Are the Legal Documents Every Military Household Needs

Estate planning isn’t just about protecting your assets; it’s about protecting your family from unnecessary stress and...

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Veteran Jobs

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Civilian Jobs that Sound So Wrong But Could Be So Right for Veterans

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5 Ways to Manage Work Stress with an Agile Mindset

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Veterans Could Fill Crucial Holes in Offshore Wind Workforce

Top Military Spouse Employers for 2025

For when you risk making a joke on the first day.

3 Good Options to Fix a Bad First Impression on Your New Job

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Hearing Aid Manufacturer ReSound Develops New App to Relieve Tinnitus Symptoms

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