Wreaths Across America is retelling the tragic yet inspiring story of the World War II sinking of the troop ship Dorchester.

Before my husband retired from the Air Force, a co-worker asked if I was ready for his retirement. She, a former military spouse, insisted that the transition to the civilian world was going to be…, 3 Things I Wish I Knew About Military Transition, 1. Consider where you plan to live after retirement., When planning for retirement, I recommend that your family consider living near a military installation. You really don’t realize how important all the perks of living near a base are until you leave…, 2. Take time out for vacations and alone time., The stress involved in the transition from the military to civilian world actually surprised me. Not only is the camaraderie gone, but also the adventure that comes with being a military spouse.…, 3. It is important to get involved in your community., The military community made it easy. During deployments, moving, and emergencies, someone was always there to assist. Sometimes it was just the person next door who was going through the same thing.…, Keep Up with the Ins and Outs of Military Life , For the latest military news and tips on military family benefits and more, subscribe to Military.com and have the information you need delivered directly to your inbox.

Not every piece of gear issued to the troops works as planned.

Long call wait times and error-riddled web pages have plagued Tricare's first few days under its new regional contractors.

The law allows active, reserve, & retired military members pay to be garnished (or taken) for child and/or spousal support.