Amy Bushatz

Amy Bushatz is the former executive editor of Military.com.

A reporter since 2003, Amy Bushatz joined Military.com in 2010 and grew into the role of Executive Editor. As a military spouse, she is passionate about military life issues, and is a devoted subject matter expert on all military benefits. Amy is also a mountain and road runner based in Alaska where she hosts and produces the Humans Outside podcast and spends time adventuring with her family.

Amy is a 2018 recipient of Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Patriotism Award and a 2019 graduate of the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. She holds a master's degree in public leadership from the University of San Francisco.

Latest Articles

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon over the test range at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

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1st Lt. Joseph Trent Allbaugh died as the result of a non-combat-related incident, July 12, 2020, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Fort Campbell Soldier Killed in Non-Combat Incident in Afghanistan

First Lt. Joseph Trent Allbaugh from California, was killed while deployed in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

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Fort Campbell, Kentucky – home of the 101st Airborne Division and a military history so glorious that you will personally...

Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers extract the "Magic Bus."

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The so-called "Magic Bus" had become a dangerous tourist destination deep in Alaska's interior.

A woman reads her cell phone while others look in the background

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Bullying is, unfortunately, everywhere. Here's how to handle a milspouse bully.

A Reason Why Resources Fail: No One Knows About Them

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Red Cross App Aims to Make Emergencies Easier

The Red Cross app provides a handy, easy access portal for the non-profit's Emergency Communication system.

The Packing Doldrums

Military moves are a completely unique experience. I can’t think of anything else that makes you so busy and so bored at the...

"I Think He's a Hero" - Interview with Jennifer Giunta

$7 Billion Contract to Manage Military Moves Withdrawn Amid Review

A contract to outsource the management of all military moves to a single company has been pulled back for review by U.S...

Lance Cpl. Danielle Gauthier, a Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Single Marine Program (SMP) volunteer, sits with Harold, a German shepherd up for adoption during an adoption event at San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps/Jake McClung)

Here's How to Adopt a Military Working Dog

Who can resist the temptation to adopt a retired military working dog?

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