Ho Lin

Ho Lin is a former Military.com writer and editor who specialized in benefits and veteran jobs.

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Official Coast Guard painting of Signalman Douglas Munro’s last moments while evacuating Marines at Guadalcanal. The painting’s original title was “Douglas A. Munro Covers the Withdrawal of the 7th Marines at Guadalcanal,” and was painted by artist Bernard D’Andrea.

This World War II Hero Is the Only Coast Guard Member with a Medal of Honor

Douglas Munro is the only Coast Guardsman with a Medal of Honor (so far). To hundreds of Marines at Guadalcanal on Sept. 27...

How to Get Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans

Did you know you can get your business earn tax credits for hiring veterans?

U.S. Marine Corps veterans salute during the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Veterans Day History

Over the years, Veterans Day has evolved into a day not just for remembering those who served in wartime but also for...

8 Ways to Say 'Thank You Veterans' on Veterans Day

Here's a few suggestions on how to say "thank you veterans" on Veterans Day.

The Military Transition App: 3 Tips

Military.com's transition app can help get you organized for transition if you follow these three important tips.

Auto Insurance and Deployment

Essentially, you have three options open to you while you're deployed -- continuing to pay your auto insurance, canceling...

Lemon Cars: How to Spot Them

The dreaded lemon car is sure to drive you up the wall (not to mention drive your repair costs through the roof). Here's some...

How Skilled Trade Jobs Can Provide Opportunities for Veterans

For veterans looking to pursue a career involving a skilled trade, which includes industries that requires electronic...

A soldier salutes the U.S. flag during the singing of the national anthem on Sept. 11, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. (Sgt. Kimberly Browne/U.S. Army photo)

Veterans Running the Show in Small Business

Looking to make the leap into owning your own business? The rewards (and challenges) can be significant, and there's help...

Airman 1st Class Beknazar Zhumabaev, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, meets with potential employers at a job fair during the Transition Summit at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Veteran Transition Profile: Mike Starich

A Marine veteran talks about his transition to the civilian world and offers some tips for veterans looking to hit the...

Why the Civilian Workforce Should Value Veterans' Unique Job Traits

Military Transition: Workin' on the Railroad

We interviewed an Army veteran who now manages operations for a major railway company to get some insights on her industry...

How This Vet Found His Calling Surrounded by Paint and Rollers

A retired command sergeant major, who now owns a painting franchise in Georgia, offers his insights on starting a successful...

Marine Corps General James Conway and Master Sergeant Blaine Scott. (Photo: Ho Lin, Military.com)

5 Transition Tips from 2 American Heroes

In a wide-ranging conversation, two Marine Corps veterans provide key tips for veterans seeking to avoid the transition blues...

An American flag flies above a Sears department store sign in Hackensack, N.J.

Veteran Transition Profile: Edward Schrank

As the winner of the Operation Stores and Stripes contest, former Marine Edward Schrank opened his store this year in...

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U.S. Marines inspect a destroyed Japanese tank in the Gilbert Islands, 1943.

Why Japanese Tanks Were Doomed in the Pacific Theater

Today, the Pacific remains a prominent strategic interest for the U.S. military, but the Marine Corps recently deactivated...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon

Hegseth Says Wounded Knee Soldiers Will Keep Their Medals of Honor

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 20 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for...

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The Italian WWII Frogmen Who Inspired the U.S. Navy SEALs

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New Mexico's Health Care Crisis Is Forcing Military Personnel to Decline Assignments

At New Mexico's three Air Force bases — Kirtland in Albuquerque, Cannon near Clovis and Holloman outside of Alamogordo — the...

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Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey in this year’s high-stakes race, is defending her Navy...

Hegseth Abruptly Summons Top Military Commanders to a Meeting in Virginia Next Week

The directive did not offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their...

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Washington is hours away from another federal government shutdown, with prospects looking bleak for a last-minute compromise in Congress...

Trump Vows to End Political Correctness in the Military, Pledges to Target the 'Enemy from Within’

President Donald Trump wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defense Secretary...

Trump Says Netanyahu Has Agreed to His Plan to End the War in Gaza

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday they’ve agreed to a plan to end the...

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In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...

Army Capt. Jeremy Kuykendall and his wife Kate, cradle their daughter

Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

Army News

The BOD POD utilizes air displacement plethysmography to measure body composition, specifically the proportion of fat mass and lean mass. The device measures how much air one’s body displaces, allowing it to calculate body density and provide a detailed breakdown of body fat percentage and lean muscle mass (Janecze Wright, DVIDS).

The New Army Body-Fat Standard: A Step In The Right Direction?

As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just...

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US Revokes Visa for Colombia's President After He Urges American Soldiers to Disobey Trump

The State Department said on social media that “we will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions.”

Navy News

Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers remarks during NETC’s change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18, 2025. The museum recently opened an exhibit honoring Vietnam prisoners of war. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin)

National Naval Aviation Museum Honors Vietnam POWs with Emotional Exhibit

A new exhibit at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, is giving attendees a rare glimpse into life for...

President Trump has ordered the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to the waters off the coast of Venezuela.

Maduro Declares State of Emergency in Response to US Naval Presence in Caribbean

Nicolás Maduro has signed a decree declaring a state of external emergency in response to what his government calls growing...

Air Force News

NASA astronaut Victor Glover Jr., center, is flanked by former Tuskegee Airmen Lt. Col. James Harvey, left, and Lt. Col. George Hardy

Tuskegee Airman Who Served in 3 Wars Dies at 100

Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. George Hardy died at the age of 100, the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. announced.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 66th Training Squadron’s Pre-Team 26-02 carry the American and POW/MIA flags during the annual POW/MIA memorial ruck march through Fairchild Air Force Base’s main gate during a memorial ruck march

Fairchild Air Force Base to Delay PFAS Cleanup Under Department of Defense Directive

Cleanup of chemicals at Fairchild Air Force Base could be delayed through 2032 as part of a nationwide directive.

Space Force News

U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rachel Harmon and Master Sgt. Tom Anderson, weapons loaders assigned to the 174th Attack Wing, checks an inert GBU 12 laser guided missile on an MQ-9 Reaper at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio.

Two Space Force Units Bring the 'Invisible Front Line' to Ohio

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is planned for Friday for the Space Intelligence Production Cell at the Springfield-Beckley Air...

A painting of a Defense Support Program satellite from the Air Force Art collection. DSP provides a variety of national security capabilities. Its flagship mission of launch detection was made famous during the Cold War. (U.S. Air Force image)

Clearing The Orbits: Space Force Partnerships In Orbital Cleanup

The growing congestion of Earth orbit has raised risks to satellites, space stations, and long-term space sustainability. The...

Marine Corps News

French Foreign Legion Award Ceremony at Twentynine Palms (DVIDS, photo by Cpl Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines and French Legionnaires Tackle Desert Warfare

In the scorching expanse of California's Mojave Desert, U.S. Marines and French Foreign Legionnaires recently wrapped up a...

Marines Say They Hit Recruiting Goals and Point to 'Unapologetic' Standards

Data provided by the Corps shows that it has recruited 30,536 active-duty and reserve enlisted Marines — just one person over...

Coast Guard News

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Motor Lifeboat CG-36538 was restored by dozens of volunteers after more than 8 years of hard work.

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The CG-36538 was built in a Baltimore shipyard in Curtis Bay in 1952 and was primarily used for winter rescues and winter...

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Michigan U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga introduced legislation Wednesday aiming to ensure that Department of Homeland Security law...