Thousands of Soldiers Deployed to Europe amid Ukraine War Will Be Relieved by New Units The full rotation of about 10,500 troops from countries such as Germany, Poland and Romania will likely take a couple of...
The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Military Family Perspective The emotional cycle of an extended deployment, six months or greater, is readily divided into five distinct stages. These...
The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: Sustainment The sustainment stage lasts from the first month through the fifth (penultimate) month of deployment.
Communication is Key for Children of Deploying Parents Separation can take its toll on youth of all ages, and experts agree that parents should take steps to help their children...
Deployment: Worst Case Scenario It's not good to think about, but it must be prepared for. If you die while you are on duty, you will want to make sure that...
Combat Zone Tax Exclusion If you are a military member who serves in a combat zone you can exclude certain pay from your income when figuring your...
Care Packages for Troops: Organizations That Help Want to send care packages for troops? These non-profits will hook you up with a place to donate or help sending care...
Honoring Children in Month of the Military Child Military children are the very fabric of the military community, and they play an essential role in supporting their parents’...
Marines Deploy to Eastern Europe for the First Time in Response to Ukraine The latest deployment comes as Russia appeared to be pulling back and repositioning its invasion forces following weeks of...
Communicating With Loved Ones While Deployed Receiving mail and care packages is a terrific morale booster for your service member loved one, but there's a lot more you...
The Email Chain Heard 'Round the Corps: Top Enlisted Leader Makes Surprise Visit to Corporal's Graduation Cpl. Andrew Hundley never expected fame, but after becoming a Marine Corps sensation overnight, he wields it with humility...
Retired Rear Admiral Who Served Under Trump Warns of Plans to Politicize Military Justice System Retired Rear Adm. Jim McPherson warned that the Trump administration and leaders in the Pentagon have politicized the...
Pentagon Proposes Ending 14 Advisory Panels, Including Historic Committee Focused on Women in the Services As part of a review to determine whether the boards provide value and contribute to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's vision...
Army Faces Backlash over Plan to Divert Barracks Funds to Border Mission The decision, reported last week by Military.com, would gut a key portion of the Army's Facilities Sustainment, Restoration...
US Soldier Gets 23 Years for Killing His Pregnant Wife with a Machete And Dumping Her in the Trash Pfc. Dewayne Johnson II pleaded guilty earlier in the week to voluntary manslaughter, obstruction of justice and providing...