DoD Updates Shaving Waiver Policy for Servicemembers
Learn about the DoD updates shaving waiver policy and its impact on military grooming standards and readiness.
Military Life
Suicide Prevention Month: Awareness and Resources
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how to get help and support for mental health crises today.
POW/MIA Recognition Day is the 3rd Friday in September
United States National POW/MIA Recognition Day is the third Friday in September. It honors prisoners of war and troops still missing in action (MIA). Learn more.
September 11th is Patriot Day
Learn why September 11th is Patriot Day, a solemn observance to remember those lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Military Spouse Career Accelerator Program Becomes Permanent
Get insights into the benefits of the Military Spouse Career Accelerator Program, providing support and career growth for military spouses.
Military Retirement Pay and Divorce
Navigating Military Retirement Pay and Divorce can be challenging. Find out about entitlements and financial changes involved.
Armed Forces Bank
Whether you’re stationed stateside or overseas, balancing deployments, frequent moves, and family responsibilities means your bank has to be flexible, accessible, and understand your lifestyle. Armed Forces Bank (AFB) has been serving the military community for over a century, focusing on exactly that. Here’s what you can expect when banking with them. Armed Forces Bank… Read more »
What is Fraudulent Enlistment?
The United States military has a set of standards for potential new recruits, with each service branch setting specific requirements. There are standards for education, physical fitness, and personal conduct, to name a few. Most recruits have few issues when answering a recruiter’s questions, but some feel the need to conceal certain aspects of their… Read more »
Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?
On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, calling for the desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces, renouncing 170 years of sanctioned discrimination. This step inspired other parts of American society to move toward desegregation. The story of the Tuskegee Airmen is an essential part of this history. It exemplifies extraordinary… Read more »
Proposed Changes Could End Marijuana Testing For New Recruits
In 2025, the Federal Government could stop drug testing new recruits for marijuana, making it easier to join the military as a result. In the past, in addition to broad DoD regulations regarding pot, the various branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force, have used service-specific marijuana policy to… Read more »