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Updated Sep 23, 2026, 12:42 PM EDT The Marines’ combat fitness test, taken every six months, is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors of contemporary combat operations. The Marine Corps’ combat fitness test (CFT), taken every six months, is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors…
Roughly 16,000 soldiers, Marines, sailors, Airmen and Guardians currently have medical waivers exempting them from shaving, despite efforts pushed last year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to phase them out. In September 2025, Hegseth mandated that medical shaving waivers be limited to 12 months and that those with permanent conditions…
While many military discounts are aimed at active-duty service members, it’s not hard to find deals that are extended to military spouses as well. Whether you’re shopping in stores or online, military spouses can take advantage of the following discounts. Don’t forget to have your military ID handy! 1. Clothing,…
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Written by Jim Stewart Published on Sep 17, 2026, 9:10 AM EDT If you think that Jarhead, The Hurt Locker, and Tigerland are true depictions of military life, think again. Those films portray extreme experiences rather than daily military life. Work-life balance in the military depends on factors such as your…
Warning: This story contains mentions of suicide. Investigators believe they have solved the murder of a Korean War veteran, 39 years after he died. Orison James “Jim” Chafin, who was 54-years-old at the time, died in 1987. The Navy veteran’s death came to light when authorities found his body with…
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It was already 80 degrees before the sun peeked over the horizon. I had sweat rolling like the Mississippi between my shoulder blades, but that wasn’t even the worst of it. A cloud of mosquitoes found me, buzzing in from off the pond like a formation of B-52 bombers taking…
In this episode of Back 40, Jake Hofer asks Bill Winke, Jeff Sturgis, Adam Keith, and Aaron Warbritton to each choose the week they would circle on the calendar if they had to make one educated bet. Presented by Moultrie Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook,…
Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial is undergoing its “largest undertaking” since it opened its doors in October 2001, CEO Marshall Spevak told Military.com. One of The Garden State’s most recognizable landmarks recently announced a $24.25 million expansion and improvement project after being selected for $19.9 million in tax credits…
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The traditional military career path was once relatively straightforward: Serve, separate or retire, get an education if necessary, and find another employer. Curtez Riggs thinks that model is being disrupted. U.S. advertising spending on creators is projected to reach $44 billion in 2026, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau, as…
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