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Hit the Ski Slopes with Military Discounts
Before you book your next ski getaway, check out the great military discounts you can use for all your skiing needs.
Cheap Lodging for Military Families
Here are some great deals for military families to find cheap lodging on the go.
Military Discounts for Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day take advantage of some military discounts to help Cupid cut costs.
Great Ways for New Military Parents to Cut Costs
There's so much for new parents to buy when there's a baby on the way. That’s why they need all the discounts they can get.
10 Military Discounts for Spouses
Here's a list of 10 military discounts that spouses love.
6 Deals to Remember When PCSing
You can find all sorts of deals to help lessen pesky PCS expenses. Here are six deals to look into for your move.
Disney Discounts for Military Families
Thinking about booking a Disney vacation? Disney has extended their Armed Forces Salute program for 2020!
Free and Discounted Tax Preparation for Military
Military personnel and their families have access to a variety of tax preparation and filing services for free.
20 Military Discounts in Hampton Roads
Whether you live in Hampton Roads or you're just visiting, take advantage of the following 20 military discounts.
7 Affordable Ideas for Military Care Packages
Care packages are the best way for loved ones to send a little piece of home to deployed service members.
Where to Find Military Discounts at Zoos Around the Country
Admission fees at zoos can be costly. So we've put together a list of zoos around the country that offer military discounts.
9 Great Freebies for Military and Their Families
Some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. Here are 9 examples of those freebies.
How to Find Cheap Military Flights and Baggage Discounts
Whether you're traveling on orders or for leisure, you can find discounted rates on flights as well as checked baggage.
Thanksgiving, Military-Style
Food is essential for a Thanksgiving feast -- but not as important as family.
Military News
Most Popular Military News
Magpul Unveils New Backpacker Stock for Ruger Pistol-Caliber Carbine
Magpul's Nylon-polymer PC Backpacker Stock allows the barrel assembly to stow in a cutout on the bottom of the buttstock.
Army's 10th Mountain Division Headed to Afghanistan as US Talks Withdrawal
The headquarters unit of the Army's 10th Mountain Division is headed to Afghanistan in the spring.
US Special Operators Could Use This New Suppressor That Relies on WWI Technology
The new 240 FVS Machine Gun Suppressor is designed to drastically exceed special-operations forces' performance requirements.
The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now It’s Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
V-22 Osprey Designed for the Navy Makes First Flight
A CMV-22B Osprey conducted its first flight operation at Bell's Amarillo Assembly Center in Texas.
Latest Military Videos
Ahead of SHOT Show 2020, Smart Shooter's Devin Schweiss demonstrated the company's SMASH fire control solution during Sig Sauer's...
Shadow Systems just released the latest version of its highly customized, polymer-framed pistol that's designed for combat shooters. During...
Daniel Horner from Sig Sauer's shooting team takes us on a guided tour of the Sig's CROSS Rifle, one...
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT continues to expand its flight envelope through sorties each week, executing the mission elements required...
A T-45 Goshawk, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, takes off from USS Gerald R. Ford's...
Army News
Army Researchers Working to Protect Facial Recognition Software from Hacks
This safeguard would let future soldiers have confidence their AI systems are properly identifying a person of interest.
General: US Committed to Syria Fight; Missions up Against IS
Gen. Frank McKenzie traveled to five military outposts to meet with the troops.
Ruling: Ex-Army Medic's 1-Day Sentence for Child Porn Not Enough
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to the district court in Dayton for resentencing.
Navy News
Now at Sea, USS Gerald R. Ford Enters a New Phase in its Path to Deployment
The Navy calls this process aircraft compatibility testing.
Navy Helicopter Crashes in Philippine Sea; 5 Crewmembers Safe
It's not clear what caused the aircraft to go down.
Navy Looks into Videos on Pornhub Showing Service Members Undressing
Some of the videos feature the service members wearing uniforms showing their names on patches.
Air Force News
Kirtland Airman Facing Court-Martial in Fatal Crash
A Kirtland Air Force Base spokesperson said the date of the court-martial is pending.
Hundreds of Military Explosives Found at California Home Were Replicas
An ordnance disposal team from Travis Air Force Base was called to help deal with the devices .
Enlisted and Need Advice? The SEAC Wants to Hear from You
Colon-Lopez sees his mission as being the chairman's "sensor, synchronizer and integrator" to the enlisted force.
Marine Corps News
Marines Get 1st F-35 Fighter Jet that Can Operate on an Aircraft Carrier
A California-based Marine Corps squadron has received its first F-35C Joint Strike Fighter jet.
3 US Military Veterans Killed in Australia C-130 Water Bomber Crash
The three American firefighters who were killed while helping to battle the wildfires in Australia have been identified.
US General Says Troop Surge in Middle East May Not End Soon
The top U.S. commander in the Middle East said the most recent forces to enter the region could be there for "quite a while.”...
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Finds Body of Man who Went Overboard Cruise Ship: Report
The search for a Florida man who went overboard from Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas in Puerto Rico has ended.
The 'Little Coast Guard Guy' Makes Waves on National Level
Joe Rodriguez has excelled in the classroom and developed into one of the best swimmers in program history.
Coast Guard Hunts for Cruise Ship Passenger off Puerto Rico
Coast Guard spokesman Ricardo Castrodad said the incident involved the Oasis of the Seas ship.