One of the most common questions military families have is whether Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) covers combat deaths. The answer is yes. Unlike many civilian policies that may contain war or hazardous-duty exclusions, SGLI was specifically designed to protect military members, including those serving in combat zones, training environments,…

For military families, permanent change of station season (PCS) is in full swing, and along with a laundry list of items to check off before the big move comes some new concerns. Mainly, high gas prices and rising inflation costs. The war with Iran has seen fuel prices skyrocket over…

It’s hard to imagine a 36-year-old active-duty U.S. Army soldier voluntarily calling himself ‘Viva La Vargas’ as a nickname. But Staff Sgt. Johnny Vargas, stationed at Fort Hood, TX, is more than a soldier. He’s a modern-day, social media Robin Hood, problem-solving, sharing good news and important information for military…

The ongoing fight over Washington wildlife management has moved from combative commission meetings into federal court.On April 2, Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Lorna Smith, along with Washington Wildlife First (WW1) and its Executive Director, Claire Loebs Davis, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Washington Department of Fish and…

Service members and families are being honored with a variety of discounts for July 4th in 2026. Below are some highlighted offerings. Information on discounts will be added as it becomes available. Please check back frequently as the list is updated. 2026 Fourth of July Discounts Academy Sports + Outdoors…

00:00:00 Speaker 1: There are days. There might be days where you’re gonna be it might be easier than you thought. There’s definitely gonna come a time where it’s gonna be either harder than you thought, or physically it’s gonna be so hard that mentally you start to shut down…

Veterans who served in leadership roles for elite units like the Navy SEALs, Marine Raiders and Army Rangers, often struggle to find purpose after they leave their high-stakes assignments. That’s where Beyond the Brotherhood (BTB) comes in. On Aug. 15, the organization will host the eighth-annual NYC SEAL Swim in…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the news show Mother Lakers. This week, we’ve got some research about CWD that I really need to hear about the debate about bear spray versus pistols as bear defense rages on. Are the cyanide bombs you’ve been hearing all about actually bombs. Wolves in…

00:00:03 Speaker 1: When detectives stepped into Dustin Jersom’s canvas tent, they thought the man lying on the ground had been attacked by a bear, but the evidence inside, untouched food, an empty ax sheath, and two tequila glasses pointed to someone else, someone who had brutally murdered the father,…

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