Amy Bushatz

Amy Bushatz is the former executive editor of Military.com.

A reporter since 2003, Amy Bushatz joined Military.com in 2010 and grew into the role of Executive Editor. As a military spouse, she is passionate about 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 hosts and produces the Humans Outside 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. She holds a master's degree in public leadership from the University of San Francisco.

Latest Articles

A Marine Corps veteran and Marine Corps Colonel smile in America Samoa.

How to Spot a Veteran

As you look for ways to honor and thank military veterans in your community, you might wonder how to spot a veteran.

Jesse Iwuji went from the Navy to NASCAR.

He Went from a Sailor to NASCAR Driver. Here's How

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A man drives a truck and talks on the radio.

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Amazon Prime Announces Big Military Discount for Veterans Day

Is Amazon.com offering its popular Amazon Prime veteran discount in 2021?

PTSD and marriage. Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay/Air Force

PTSD and Marriage: 5 Things Spouses Need to Know

You never invited PTSD to be a part of your marriage. But there it is anyway, making everything harder.

Memorial Day: Remember All or Just Military?

Memorial Day is one of those holidays where the true meaning often gets lost in the shuffle. First, there’s the confusion...

Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle salutes the flag.

Everything You Need to Know About Memorial Day

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(Photo: U.S. Air Force/ Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

Military Child Care

If you're a military parent, you know that finding military child care isn't just important, it's absolutely necessary.

Vets Must Apply Online for New VA ID Card

Honorably discharged veterans will be able to apply online by registering with the VA and uploading a photo, officials said.

This Military Family Org Got a Royal Wedding Invite

If you can't marry a prince, attending the wedding is the next best thing.

New United Policy Bans Breeds, Sizes -- and Has No Military Exceptions

Military members on Guam with dogs banned by United Airlines may soon not be able to move their pets off the island.

These Are the 10 Best Cities for Veterans in 2018

Of the 10 cities ranked best for transitioning troops and veterans, eight of them are in the middle of the U.S. map.

New Apple Discount Gives Military, Veterans 10 Percent Off

To get the discount, veterans and military members use a special online store.

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