Why Military Christmas Care Packages End Up in Burn Pits The holidays during a deployment can stir up all kinds of emotions.
Care Packages Are Not Kindling for Burn Pits Care packages are powerful and tangible acts of gratitude that start conversations and lead to meaningful connections.
This Holiday Season, You Have a Chance to Be a True Hero Many veterans have no close circle of trusted friends or a figure in their lives who can look out for them.
Why You Should Start Christmas Planning In January Today, I want to talk about Christmas. Specifically, next Christmas and how you are going to pay for all the expenses that...
How to Make the Most of the Holiday Season While Miles Apart Like so many military families this year, my military family faced some difficult decisions for the holidays. But, I want to...
5 Ways Military Spouses Can Make the Holiday Season a Little Easier The most wonderful time of the year also brings with it a ridiculous amount of pressure and stress. This year, I really...
Pandemic Prompts Scaled Back National Guard Christmas Tradition in Alaska This year’s edition of Operation Santa Claus didn’t have the pomp and grandeur of previous incarnations.
Reviewing Your Holiday Shopping Skills Let's talk about how to look at holiday shopping as a learning experience so next year your holidays will be less stressful...
Financial Tips for Holiday Shopping Retailers have their red mark-down pens out earlier than usual this year, meaning that many consumers will begin taking...
5 Gifts for Handling the Holidays During Deployment The holidays are meant to be a time of togetherness. So how do you handle them during deployment?
Why Military Veterans and Law Enforcement Joined the Capitol Insurrection The deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 attracted a variety of far-right extremists who shared a devotion to Trump.
FBI Searches for Armored Military Vehicle in California The Humvee was stolen from a National Guard Armory in a Los Angeles suburb.
DoD Cancels Plans to Let Thousands of Civilian Employees Shop at Exchange The proposal to expand military exchange shopping privileges had been expected to be finalized in late 2020.
After Years of Fighting, the Military Has Started Phasing Out 'Widow’s Tax' Many survivors will see at least $400 more in their Feb. 1 annuity payments.
After Training Changes, Air Force SERE School Sees Near-Historic Low Attrition Typically, about half of each class washes out during the final apprentice course because of its demanding nature.