Amy Bushatz

A reporter since 2003, Amy Bushatz joined Military.com in 2010 and has since grown into the role of Executive Editor. As a military spouse, she is passionate about covering military life issues, and is a devoted subject matter expert on all military benefits. Amy is also a mountain and road runner based in Alaska where she runs the Humans Outside blog and podcast and spends time adventuring with her family.

Amy is a 2018 recipient of Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Patriotism Award and a 2019 graduate of the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.

Email: amy.bushatz@military.com

Latest Articles

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President Donald Trump meets U.S. Vietnam Veterans on November 10, 2017 (White House/D. Myles Cullen)

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'Will the Military Movers Pack My ... ?'

Many people have specific questions on what movers will pack. We have answers.

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It's almost time for that wonderful homecoming moment, but are you ready? Here's what you need to know.

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There's a debate about whether military spouses "serve." Here's another one: Should military spouses use military discounts?

The Marine Corps mascot, Lance Cpl. Chesty XIV, poses next to a decorated Christmas tree at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 2013. (Mallory S. VanderSchans/U.S. Marine Corps)

A Very Serious Look at Chesty the Marine Corps Mascot

Of all the serious things in the Marine Corps, this is the most important. Sort of.

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It's time to get rid of some stuff, but how do you do it?

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Military Wedding Options: Proxy Marriage

A proxy marriage might be the perfect solution if you want or need to get married, but live far away from your significant...

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