Updated Aug 25, 2026, 8:52 AM EDT Before making the transition from military service, it’s important to arrange life insurance for you and your family. Before making a transition from military service, you may want to ensure the peace of mind and the financial security that come from knowing that your…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence and boost its long-range missile program as Russia pressed on with its 4-year-old invasion of the country. One of President Vladimir Putin’s key goals in starting a war…
A Democratic lawmaker hopes to include language prescribing large language model containment practices in pending House legislation on artificial intelligence in the wake of the OpenAI models’ attack on Hugging Face networks. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., gave updates on the House’s AI-related legislative plans during a Center for Strategic and International Studies…
Getting married changes your finances no matter who you are. For military couples, it changes them fast. Within weeks of saying “I do,” you’re dealing with a new dependent status, a different BAH rate, a spouse who needs to enroll in DEERS and beneficiary forms that need updating. Newly married…
New space transportation policy released by the Trump administration Thursday looks to build out the infrastructure capabilities needed to rapidly increase the number of U.S.-led rocket launches in the coming years, including by tying the push with ongoing efforts to modernize the nation’s outdated air traffic control systems. President Donald Trump’s…
Thanking veterans and first responders for putting their lives on the line for our country and for others is considered a gesture of respect and gratitude. For more than 20 years, the national nonprofit Operation Finally Home has put action and money into such efforts by building or modifying the…
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Louisiana waterfowl hunters will have a new opportunity in the marsh this fall after the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved the state’s first-ever experimental black-bellied whistling duck season. Announced by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the new nine-day season will run October 3 to 11 and give…
Most people don’t think much about how they divide their earnings between checking and savings. But when you’re in the military, getting your savings vs. checking account balance right is especially important. PCS moves, deployment pay changes, and BAH resets can put real pressure on cash flow throughout your career.…
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) just announced that they’ll be moving forward to revise the existing Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212). According to the press release, the revision “simplifies the regulatory requirements to enhance quicker local decision-making and increase access, including for motorized vehicles, e-bikes, and other mobility devices.”Now…
In a lifestyle where so much is outside our control, it’s tempting to fill the parts we can control. A full calendar can even feel like proof that we’re doing military life well. We’re involved. We’re making friends. The kids are plugged in. We’re exploring our duty station. We’re volunteering.…
The PACT Act turned 4 years old this month. Formally the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, it remains the largest single expansion of Department of Veterans Affairs health care and disability benefits in decades, extending presumptive service connection to millions of veterans…
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The National Security Agency routinely fails to inform employees of their rights under whistleblower protection laws when they sign non-disclosure agreements, the intelligence agency’s inspector general concluded this week.Although the NSA is not subject to the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, Congress has since 1988 used annual appropriations laws to compel the…
The Department of Veterans Affairs began administering esketamine, under the brand name Spravato, to eligible veterans within months of its 2019 FDA approval, calling it an expansion of options for veterans with treatment-resistant depression who hadn’t responded to anything else. But the schedule to receive the treatment is demanding, and…
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If you’re headed to an OCONUS duty station, the right credit card can save you money and offer perks like airport lounge access and trip insurance you’d otherwise pay full price for. The best military travel cards waive their annual fees for active duty service members and eligible spouses, which…
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