Does a fake TV burglar deterrent really work? I believe it can help, especially when you’re away from home at night. I’ve used a FakeTV for more than 10 years, and mine is still working today. It isn’t a replacement for good locks, outdoor lighting, or an alarm system. What…

Do you keep a few things in your vehicle “just in case?” Food and water should be part of that kit, especially if you drive in winter weather, rural areas, or places where one accident can shut down a highway for hours. Especially that last one – ask me how…

If you’ve ever applied for a credit card or loan while serving, you’ve probably benefited from the Military Lending Act (MLA). This federal law protects active duty service members, certain Guard and Reserve members, and their families from predatory lending practices, most notably by capping interest rates on certain types…

The U.S., Japan and South Korea held a three-way call to coordinate their response to North Korea’s barrage of short-range ballistic missiles, after Pyongyang dismissed President Donald Trump’s overtures to revive dialogue with leader Kim Jong Un. North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles from Pyongyang Thursday that flew roughly…

Leaving the military means leaving behind a career built on structured promotions and job stability. Entering the civilian workforce looks different. Jobs are more transient, and employer loyalty is often questionable, giving many transitioning service members pause. Recently, in a transition assistance program, the topic of job security came up.…

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is exploring how to scale the reliable transmission of quantum data and pave the way for a viable quantum internet by giving networking networking company Qunnect an award to further deploy networks designed to handle qubit traffic. Pursuant to the contract, Qunnect is granted new…

The Pentagon took major action against Stars and Stripes on Friday, firing its publisher, editor and a Middle East reporter. The Aug. 21 terminations included publisher Max Lederer Jr., editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and reporter Lara Korte, announced by the publication itself while the outgoing staffers vowed to maintain editorial independence.…

Only at certain times can you make changes to your Tricare health-care plans and coverage. Outside the annual open enrollment period, these times usually correspond to life events or changes in your situation or household, known as “qualifying life events” (QLEs). Depending on your eligibility, a QLE may let you…

Tricare open enrollment, also known as Tricare open season, runs each year from mid-November through mid-December. For 2026, those dates are Nov. 9 to Dec. 8. What Is Tricare Open Enrollment? Open enrollment, or open season, is the time each year when beneficiaries can make changes to their Tricare coverage…

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