If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, the Veterans Crisis Line can help. Call 988 and then press 1, to be connected with help. National Suicide Prevention Month, observed each September, serves as a period to raise awareness and promote resources, bringing a focused examination of the factors that affect… Read more »
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). According to the DoD, “A national-level ceremony is held on every National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Traditionally held at the Pentagon, it features members from each branch of military service and participation… Read more »
Patriot Day is a national observance in the United States, held annually on September 11. It was established to memorialize the people who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The day is marked by acts of remembrance and solemn reflection on the anniversary of the event. In response to the tragedy, the U.S…. Read more »
The Department of Defense says its Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot will become a permanent program in 2026 to combat high unemployment among military spouses. The program offers qualifying military spouses 12-week, paid fellowships inside partner companies. It transitions from a pilot program to the permanent Career Accelerator in January 2026. The Career Accelerator program… Read more »
What follows is not legal advice. The information in the article below is current at press time, but laws and regulations are always subject to change. Check with the laws in your local jurisdiction to see what may apply in your circumstances. Always seek the advice of trained, licensed legal counsel. Service members who get… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
In late 2023, published reports noted that in the first year of an Air Force marijuana waiver pilot program, waiver requests from potential recruits were three times the anticipated volume. In 2024, the military seems forced to reckon with its older substance policies in light of continued problems filling the ranks with recruits. A sea… Read more »