10 Tips for Packing Yourself for a PCS Military families often assume that movers will magically appear at your home, pack everything you own with care, and whisk...
Top 10 Ways to Prepare Military Kids for a PCS What can we do to help make the PCS moving adventure less stressful on our kids? Here are some ideas.
Military Spouse Employment: Practical Strategies to Overcome Persistent Barriers Sarah Roder of Armed Forces Mutual explains how military spouses can overcome high unemployment through early job planning...
Overview: MILITARY STAR Card The MILITARY STAR Card is a private-label line of credit offered by the Exchange Credit Program and managed by AAFES.
EFMP Bureaucratic Hurdles Persist for Military Families, Longtime Advocate Says EFMP should support special-needs families during PCS moves, but silos and poor oversight persist. Advocate Jeremy Hilton...
Gold Star Families: Honoring Sacrifice and Legacy A Gold Star family has made the ultimate sacrifice and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for their loss and...
The Best Military Discounts for Baseball Season Whether you're watching the game in person at a packed stadium or from the comfort of your sofa, you can take advantage of...
7 Great Freebies for Military and Their Families Some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. Here are 7 examples of those freebies.
How to Keep Your Finances in Check All Year Long By reviewing your finances throughout the year, you can catch problems early, adjust your plans and make sure you're always...
The Free Training Hub for Professionals Serving Military Families: Inside OneOp Service providers supporting military families can turn to OneOp for free professional development. Military.com spoke with...
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
