CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks this week, escalating the conflict between them and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and raising fears of a wider regional conflagration. The attacks have killed dozens of civilians and troops and also targeted Saudi tankers in transit…
Some military photographs make their importance obvious, while others look ordinary until you learn the story behind the image. Five brothers pose aboard a Navy cruiser. Women sort packages in a crowded warehouse. A pilot stands among children near an airfield. At first glance, photographs could be routine snapshots of…
Widows of service members who died while serving our country are often faced with a difficult choice, years after their loss. By federal law, a financial benefit known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation or DIC, equating to about $1,700 per month, ends as soon as a surviving military spouse remarries,…
On July 31, the Bureau of Reclamation released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the future management of the Colorado River through Lake Powell and Lake Mead. This 10-year plan will replace the 2007 operating guidelines currently in effect.This marks the first instance of the federal government stepping in…
U.S. Navy veteran John Donovan is the newest national commander of the nearly 1 million-member DAV (Disabled American Veterans). The Arkansas native, who himself is disabled, was unanimously elected Aug. 5 during the organization’s 104th national convention, held in Orlando, Fla. He was previously elected as national senior vice commander…
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The Pentagon relocates approximately 400,000 service members and their families every year. The bulk of those moves happen between May and September — peak PCS season — when competition for moving contractors is highest, availability is tightest, and the margin for error in your planning is smallest. A service member…
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If you’re looking to support veteran-owned businesses, there’s no better way than buying from them; that’s why we put together this handy military gift guide. If you find a business or product you love, telling your friends about it runs a close second. Finding funding is the No. 1 barrier…
As an Amazon Associate Military.com earns from qualifying purchases. Choosing the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be a daunting task, especially when you’re faced with trying to buy for folks you don’t know well or who seem impossible to shop for. Our list can help. From unique…
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We play games for many reasons and to satisfy different urges. Sometimes, nothing hits the mark like a hard-as-nails RPG that makes every battle feel like life or death, and a single false move forces a restart. Other times, we want to act as the harbinger of death, becoming god-like…
A new Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console is reportedly in the works, according to a new leak. The Zelda-themed Switch 2 leak arrives as the franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Nintendo has been releasing unique Zelda versions of consoles for ages, with one of the early instances being…
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The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military to help replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers who lost their licenses in a crackdown this year. A new campaign launched Friday will promote programs that let veterans who recently drove large military…
Many people have told us they don’t buy used cars because of the slim difference in price between new and used vehicles. Fair enough, but we think the times are changing fast. The average new car costs $50,900, countered only by the average price of used cars, which is just…
So-called fidget devices might have come to prominence in the last five years or so with fidget spinners, but the concept of items that reduce stress runs very deep. Examples include the Greek worry beads from Cypriot culture and Baoding balls, more commonly known as Chinese meditation balls. We can’t…
