Sunday, September 13

If you think the Air Force Reserve just chills on the sidelines, you just might want to read on. As reservists, along with their active-duty cohorts, prepare to ring in the Air Force’s birthday, it seems fitting to point out some of the major moments the Reserve has been involved…

Lt. Col. James Harvey had one wish for much of his Air Force career. He wanted the 332nd Fighter Group — the Tuskegee Airmen — to be recognized for winning the Air Force’s first-ever aerial gunnery competition. “We were the original ‘Top Gun,'” he told AARP Studios. “Our competitors didn’t…

The arrival of new weapons has often been followed closely by their use against civilian populations for strategic effects. Submarines, bombers, rockets; The Lusitania, Dresden, London. This 20th-century history portends that the emerging capabilities of the 21st century—cyber attacks, information warfare—will be similarly used against civilian targets. The challenge will…

The life of an active duty member of the military can be a dangerous one, and not just on a battlefield. The emotional, mental and physical scars can last for years, even a lifetime. But what happens when an individual experiences life, death and life again, from one moment to…

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Liberty University’s 14th annual Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony celebrated a record-breaking number of military graduates. Held at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va., on Thursday, the gathering was nearly standing room only. “When faced with the demands of full and often overwhelming military life, alongside the pursuit of your…

The U.S. Marine Corps is accelerating its transition away from legacy tactical aircraft and toward an all-F-35 fighter force, marking one of the most significant aviation restructurings in modern Marine Corps history. A recent Marine administrative message (MARADMIN) confirmed the service will fully phase out the F/A-18 Hornet by 2030…

A seven-year car loan might help you to get those monthly payments nice and low, but think about it, you’re going to spend 84 months paying this thing off. Even if we assume a nice, low interest rate of just 5%, that comes out to total loan interest of more…

A Department of Veterans Affairs study found that taking over-the-counter magnesium supplements was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of hospitalization or death among veterans newly diagnosed with heart failure. Published in November 2025 in the journal Nutrients, the finding raises the possibility that a widely available and inexpensive…

Four U.S. Navy aviators survived a midair collision during an air demonstration Sunday in Idaho after ejecting from two EA-18G Growler aircraft moments before the jets crashed near Mountain Home Air Force Base. The incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, a major public event that drew thousands of…

The Louisiana Legislature passed a bill that makes it a crime to lie about military service or to claim unearned military awards, sending the measure to Republican Gov. Jeff Landry for his signature. Senate Bill 51 earned unanimous support in both chambers, clearing the state House of Representatives last Monday…

Retirement savings can feel like a moving target for military spouses. Careers shift, duty stations change, and employment can be inconsistent or interrupted. But the good news is that multiple ways exist to build long-term financial security, even with those challenges. The key is understanding your options and using what…

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