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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A recently divorced Marine celebrates his freedom with a message on his car.

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U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit pilots John and Jennifer Avery smile for a photo on their wedding day Feb. 5, 2005. Their shared military careers culminated at their joint retirement ceremony Sept. 7, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The couple has two children, Austin and Elizabeth, and live in Boise, Idaho. (Photo courtesy of the Avery family)

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These are the details from the military on what a government shutdown means for military pay and benefits.

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Just one wrong digit takes you from snore fest to maybe a little too interesting.

The Military and Food Stamps

Can military members receive federal food assistance?

(Defense Commissary Agency/Jessica Rouse)

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Many feel the fact that military families need food aid is shocking.

Kohl's Doubles Military Discount Through Veterans Day Weekend

The store is sweetening its normal veteran and military discount, and not just for Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.

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