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.

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A counselor speaks to a soldier at the USO's RP/6 center near Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Photo: Courtesy of the USO

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Veronica Ballek, wife of Col. Michael Ballek, pins a retirement pin on her husband during his retirement ceremony at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, June 2, 2015. Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse/Air Force

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Lakesha Cole, Reda Hicks and Corie Weathers (left to right) have had a long-term impact after winning an Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year award. (Courtesy photos).

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Dedication of Starbucks 25th Military Family Store

Starbucks Family Stores Focus on Vet Hiring, Community Connection

Starbucks hopes to use military family stores to bridge the civilian-military divide.

A support group meets at a Hearts of Valor retreat. Photo courtesy of Operation Homefront

Operation Homefront Program Gives Caregivers Help, Support

By joining this veteran caregiver program, spouses can link up with free resources and in-person help.

Military families don’t need extraordinary acts of thanks -- just a helping hand. U.S. Army MWR photo

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Troops and spouses sometimes complain that America is not grateful for their service. But maybe it doesn't know how to show...

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