The loss of a military member is hard enough for the family members they leave behind. A spouse, children, parents and siblings all bear the brunt of the pain and grief. Gold star spouse Amber Sax, of Columbus, Ga., has tried to move forward after the active-duty death of her…

Veterans often know where to begin with VA medical care but are less certain about dental eligibility, insurance and finding a dentist. That’s understandable. There’s a lot of information about VA health care during the military transition process, but less about VA dental benefits. I assumed our active-duty family dental…

As a military spouse, my family’s health is a top priority. It’s why I spend so much time meal planning and prepping. It’s why I buy fruit instead of Oreos (most of the time) and why I find myself scheduling medical appointments all the time. Since my kids were little,…

On August 28, a Texas man pleaded guilty to violating the Lacey Act after federal investigators busted an illegal duck hunting operation over a baited pond in Walker County. Richard Lee Bowers, 55, of Conroe, Texas, admitted to running paid duck hunts at Pull Two Ranch, where hunters were taking…

Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran — and was not heard by scores of delegates who trooped…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Increasingly anxious about the Iran war, senators are set to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump ‘s military action, which has been largely blamed for the spike in fuel prices and become a flashpoint in the midterm election. The Senate…

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BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO is capable of handling sabotage and drone incidents in Europe and has good action plans in place to deal with them, the alliance’s secretary general said Thursday as a Danish intelligence service warned Russia is expected to increase such attacks. Secretary-General Mark Rutte said he believes…

A former Department of Defense (DOD) director has urged the U.S. to invest in “better” AI to ward off the impact of China gaining influence. Jason Rathje, now president of the public sector at the $2.5 billion AI company webAI, told Military.com that to win the tech arms race, the…

For active duty service members, a steady paycheck, on-base banking options, and a stable housing allowance provide a great foundation for building credit. But once you’ve established credit, it’s important to maintain it and improve your score over time. This guide breaks down how credit scores work, the fastest ways…

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Dental coverage changes after leaving active duty. When my husband retired, we had to figure out what worked for our family. Shopping for insurance is no joke! So many options, and I had a lot of questions. What worked while you were serving may not be available after you separate…