Lt. Scott Brady reunites with his wife Brittany after Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 Det 1 returned from a seven-month deployment in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy/John McSorely)

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Off the Clock with Dr. Emma: My Affair Started During Her Deployment. How Do I Tell My Wife?

“I think I'm having an affair and I don't know what to do.”

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Kohl's Military Discount Gets Better on Veterans Day

Kohl's military discount is getting better for Veterans Day.

Lt. Cmdr. Brendan Harris receives new shoulder boards from his children during a promotion ceremony June 21, 2018, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training in Charleston, South Carolina. (U.S. Coast Guard/Ryan Dickinson)

Top 10 Things You Don't Know About the Coast Guard

Did you know these 10 things about the U.S. Coast Guard?

Children that attend the Defense Supply Center Richmond Child Development Center place pinwheels in the ground after a Pinwheel Parade at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia

How to Plan for an Extended Government Shutdown

Well, it’s finally happened. After years of reporting on what to expect if the government shuts down and military pay is...

Military spouses and veterans attend the Hiring Our Heroes career fair on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.

Event Offers Support to Military Spouses in Uncertain Times

MilSpouseFest Hawaii at the Schofield Barracks is set to feature interactive workshops, peer discussions and networking...

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The Best Retail Military Discounts

Whether you’re buying necessities or splurging on something fun, shopping is so much easier when great deals lower the totals...

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What Is a FEDVIP Qualifying Life Event?

To enroll in FEDVIP, you need to understand FEDVIP's qualifying life events (QLEs).

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Off the Clock with Dr. Emma: The Army Ruined Our Marriage. Why Am I Grieving Our Divorce?

Divorce asks us to grieve not only the person we married, but a version of ourselves too.

Alison Malachowski tends to the grave of her son, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Malachowski, in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, July 22, 2015. Staff Sgt. Malachowski was killed by an improvised explosive device during his fourth combat deployment on March 20, 2011, while his unit was raising the Afghanistan national flag over a small compound near Patrol Base Dakota in Marjah Province. (U.S. Army/Ken Scar)

Here's What Gold Star Mother's Day Is All About

"Gold Star mother:" It's a distinction that no mother wants, but one that many of them wear proudly.

Ribbons Of Gold: The Best Fall Color Drives Near Bases In 2025

For military families and veterans, trips like this are more than a way to pass the weekend. They’re a pause button, a reset...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Tricare Dental Program

When you marry into the military -- or your spouse joins the military -- you receive whole slew of benefits to go with your...

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5 Things to Remember About Tricare's Open Enrollment

Tricare's open enrollment system forever altered how military households change their Tricare coverage. Here's what you need...

Ominous dark coloring in an illustration of a downward chart suggests a negative trend.

Why September's Typical Stock Slump Shouldn't Scare You

The “September Effect” makes for catchy headlines, but it shouldn’t dictate your financial behavior.

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Fear and Uncertainty Followed the Sept. 11 Attacks. What Was Real and What Was a Good Headline?

The switch from peacetime flipped overnight. Tension was abuzz as war ramped up, even on a training base without deploying...

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