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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies as the House Intelligence Committee.

The Fatal Cost of Twisting Intelligence

Marines with the Lioness Program refill their rifle magazines during the live-fire portion of their training at Camp Korean Village, Iraq

Women Have Served with Honor for Decades. This Administration Can't Erase That History.

mobs of Vietnamese people scale the wall of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon, Vietnam

Lessons Not Learned

Seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building.

Access to Care Could Have Saved My Son's Life. Other Vets Should Have a Chance.

Veterans salute during a Veterans Day event.

Don't Dishonor Veterans with Broken Promises and Empty Gestures

Military Salute Picnic held at Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Children In Military Families Face Unique Psychological Challenges, and the Barriers to Getting Help Add to the Strain

FBI director Kash Patel arrives on the South Lawn of the White House

Trump & Co’s Polygraph Pandemonium

This is the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, W.Va.

Want Efficiency? Fund the VA and Cut the Proven Waste in Privatized Veterans Care

Community Care Is Not VA Care

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Col. Bree Fram performs the reenlistment ceremony for Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Hash. (Photo courtesy of Emily Starbuck Gerson)

Deny Who We Are or Harm Our Country? The Impossible Choice Facing Transgender Service Members

Veteran Career Fair hosted by the VA in Washington, D.C.

I Was Fired, and Thousands of Veterans Are Next Unless We Act

Then Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Mrs. Sharene Brown take part in a panel discussion

Fear and Chaos Hit Military Families After Sudden Firings of Top Leaders

Veteran Affairs building near the White House in Washington.

Speak Up Before VA Health Care Is Gutted

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley

Punishing Military Officers for Political Reasons Endangers Our Troops and Threatens National Security

Spouses attending the Key Spouses Program All Call place pins at all the locations they have been

We Military Spouses Don't Want Special Treatment. We Just Want to Work.

A musician plays the violin during the funeral ceremony for volunteer servicewoman, well-known stylist Shura Riazantseva

Art and Arms: 2 Aspects of Resistance in Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

Gun-locks that were part of a 2020 50th Space Wing give away as a part of the Time Based Prevention Program

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

Diversity Day march on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.

Military Diversity Is Not the Problem

Veterans Are Much More than ‘Feel Good’ Hires And Shouldn’t Be DEI Tokens

We Need to Normalize Talking About How the Brain Responds to Severe Stress in the Military Community

The presidential seal is visible as President Donald Trump, background, speaks

Trump's Dangerous Words Demand Action

Marine awaits confirmation before marshaling a MV-22B Osprey to the runway on Peterson AFB

Setting the Record Straight on the V-22 Osprey

voter registration and absentee ballot requests on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

6 Things Veterans and Their Families Can Do to Help Unite America

Airman stationed at Robins Air Force Base takes a random drug test

'Don't Ask, Don't Test': The Military Needs a New Policy for Marijuana Use

Military Money Help

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Summer Insurance Checkup: Protecting Your Fun (and Your Wallet)

Summer should be about fun, relaxation and making great memories, not financial stress. A little insurance review before the...

Preschoolers around a low table play with big Legos.

Think You'd Like to Work as a Family Child-Care Provider for the Military?

If you're good with kids, becoming a family child-care provider can be a great way to support your fellow military families...

U.S. Army battalion commanders from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, use resistance bands to complete a leg exercise at a special physical training session at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

6 Tips to Improve Your Fitness and Save Money

Many people assume their fitness journey must include pricey gym memberships or high-cost home equipment, but establishing a...

This March 22, 2013, file photo shows the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington.

Ask Lacey: Is Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Taxed?

Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) can be hard to wrap your head around, especially when it comes to taxes and...

Here's How to Plan Financially for Your 2025 PCS

Consider these costs and benefits when formulating your PCS financial plan.

How Military Spouses Can Save for Retirement

Fortunately for military spouses, you can still save for your own retirement, even with challenges such as unemployment and...

Veteran Jobs

How Do I Earn Back My Boss’ Trust?

Durham Veterans Administration hospital facility in Durham, North Carolina

Nurses Advocate for Veterans Health Care as Trump's VA Cuts Loom

Should You Research the Interviewer Before the Interview? Or Is that Creepy?

Approach Your Job Search Like a Gambler Weighing the Odds

Civilian Jobs that Sound So Wrong But Could Be So Right for Veterans

5 Ways to Manage Work Stress with an Agile Mindset

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