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Man Accused of Killing Wife After Marine Corps Ball

A U.S. Marine is accused of killing his wife, also a Marine, following a military ball in Virginia.

Everything You Wish You Knew Before Your First Military Ball

Here's some sage advice for your first military ball.

10 Dos and Don'ts for the Navy Ball

Ready for the Navy ball? Here's a little guide to make sure it goes well.

Logan Lester, Miss Texas, USA and Lt. Col Joey Errington, 3-16th FA commander, takes part in the Order of Saint Barbara awards ceremony during 3-16th FA's Battalion Ball. (U.S. Army/Carson Petry).

What Not to Do at a Military Ball (By a 1SGT)

He's spent almost 30 years in the military, and he knows a thing or two about formal military affairs.

(U.S. Navy/Gary Granger Jr.)

What Not to Wear to a Military Ball

Follow one simple rule: lingerie is not clothing.

Michelle Walters selects a gown with her baby during Operation Ball Gown at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps/Jason Jimenez)

A List of the People Who Care What You Wear to the Military Ball

Let’s lay this debate to rest.

Ali Arbuckle, dressed as Cinderella, and her date retired Tech. Sgt. Rudolf Horak dance during the Hill Air Force Base Air Force Ball. (U.S. Air Force/Alex R. Lloyd)

I Refuse to Shame Military Wives Over Their Ball Gown Choices

The truth is, picking a gown that meets everyone’s standard is impossible because everyone’s standard is different.

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Military Ball Help: Ms. Vicki's Advice

Is sexy OK at a military ball? Ms. Vicki says "yes."

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The front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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The Marine Corps insignia is visible behind Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller as he takes questions from reporters at the unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaign engravings on the USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Nov. 21, 2017, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Courtland Savage from early in his training. (Courtesy Courtland Savage)

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