Tiffini Theisen

Tiffini is a Military.com writer and editor who oversees the website's email newsletters, seasonality pages, holiday and evergreen content, and news alerts. A seasoned journalist with extensive experience in reporting, writing, audience development, content strategy and news analytics, Tiffini holds a master's degree from the University of Florida and is a former journalism professor and award-winning college newspaper advisor. She lives in Florida with her fiance, an Army veteran who served in Iraq.

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PTSD VA Ratings: What You Need to Know

See what you need to know about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), VA ratings and symptoms of PTSD. Read now.

Sailors enjoy fireworks during the 42nd annual Yokosuka Friendship Day celebration onboard U.S. Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy/Garrett Zopfi)

Independence Day Events

On this Fourth of July, celebrate our country’s freedom with the following holiday events offered for Independence Day.

Fourth of July "The Declaration of Independence" by John Trumbull

The History of the Fourth of July

On the fourth of July each year, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.

National Memorial Day Parade

Hosted by the American Veterans Center, the National Memorial Day Parade returns for 2024 along Constitution Avenue in...

Joining the Army ROTC cadet Clemson recruit

Military Appreciation Month: How to Support Service Members, Veterans and Their Families

In observance of Military Appreciation Month in May, numerous organizations have created campaigns designed to honor the...

Silhouette of a military family walking on the beach.

What Are the Best Military Appreciation Month Programs?

As the start of Military Appreciation Month approaches on May 1, companies across the U.S. are gearing up to show their...

What Is Military Time?

Military time is based on a 24 hour clock instead of using the standard 12 hour clock. Convert standard time to 24 hour time...

MHS Genesis Patient Portal

MHS Genesis is the Defense Department's new electronic health records system, designed to provide a single health record for...

Gene Hackman in the "French Connection."

Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman

Two-time Academy Award winner Gene Hackman, a Marine Corps veteran, worked odd jobs before becoming an actor while in his 30s...

Join The Navy

If you choose to join the U.S. Navy, you'll have opportunities to travel the world and serve on ships or submarines, with...

Four Chaplains Day

Feb. 3 marks the anniversary of the sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester and the selfless acts of four Army...

Soldiers with the Georgia Army National Guard complete a sunrise run during annual training at Fort Stewart.

How Far Is a 'Klick'?

Why the U.S. military uses the word "klick" and what the jargon term means.

Washington National Guard soldiers stand in formation.

Other Than Honorable Discharge: Everything You Need to Know

In U.S. military service, an other than honorable (OTH) discharge represents the most severe form of administrative discharge...

A woman holds a military discharge paper.

Understanding The Types of Military Discharge

A military discharge is when a service member is released from their military service obligations. More than 200,000 U.S...

Manage Your Tricare Appointments And More Online

Tricare Online Patient Portal

The Tricare Online Patient Portal is a web platform designed to let U.S. military service members and their families access...

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Squad live fire exercise at Schofield Barracks

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Latest Military Videos

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's D-Day Message

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower began drafting his Order of the Day for June 6, 1944, in February. It was...

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Investigations and Features

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...

A patch in the home of retired missileer Paul Hunke

They Stood Sentry over America's Nuclear Missile Arsenal. Many Worry It Gave Them Cancer.

For years, it was an open secret among missileers that the Cold War-era missile alert facilities and launch control centers...

Army News

Arthur Frommer, 83, and his daughter, Pauline Frommer, 46, pose among tourists

Arthur Frommer, Army Vet and Travel Guide Innovator, Has Died at 95

Travel writer Arthur Frommer, who revolutionized leisure travel for ordinary Americans with his guidebook “Europe on 5...

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at the House GOP conference

Trump Backs 'Emergency' Plan to Use Military for Mass Deportations

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Navy News

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How Cher's 'Turn Back Time' Music Video Made Even the Navy Blush

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A view of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, which is across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, Virginia.

Navy Shutters Premier East Coast Substance Abuse Program Amid Staffing Shortages

The program, in an aging building at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia, has struggled to retain employees.

Air Force News

Privately owned vehicles wait to enter through the Dale Mabry gate at MacDill Air Force Base.

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U.S. District Judge William Jung sentenced Devin Rhoden to five years’ probation, a reflection of Rhoden’s substantial...

Two Air Force Special Operations Command CV-22B Ospreys fly low and fast in formation on a training range

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Space Force News

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink 4-36 payload launches

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In the past year, U.S. news outlets have reported that Musk, who oversees the satellite internet provider, has developed a...

The flag of the U.S. Space Command is unfurled at the White House

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Marine Corps News

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

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