Tiffini Theisen

Tiffini is a Military.com content editor and writer who oversees editorial content for the site's email newsletters and seasonality pages. A journalist since 1996, she has been a reporter, editor, web producer, social media manager and journalism professor.

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Gene Hackman in the "French Connection."

Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman

"I have trouble with direction, because I have trouble with authority. I was not a good Marine."

Famous Veterans: Gregg Popovich

Gregg Charles Popovich, the NBA's all-time winningest coach, credits his Air Force service for helping him succeed in the...

Strategic Air Command personnel interpret a reconnaissance photo during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. (U.S. Air Force photo)

DEFCON Levels

DEFCON, short for Defense Readiness Condition or simply Defense Condition, is the U.S. military’s ranking system for defense...

2023 Memorial Day Events

Memorial Day commemorates military personnel who have served and died. The following is a list of the major Memorial Day...

Famous Veteran: Charlton Heston

Famous Veterans: Drew Carey

The comedian adopted his trademark crew cut and horn-rimmed glasses during his time serving with the Marine Corps Reserves.

Military Appreciation and Giving Back to Veterans on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is also a day where Americans can work with organizations that support the military, veterans and their families...

Veterans Day 2022 Parades, Events and More

Veterans Day is the perfect opportunity to attend events such as parades to learn about the importance of the Veterans Day...

What Is Military Time?

Military time is based on a 24 hour clock instead of using the standard 12 hour clock. Convert standard time to 24 hour time...

An honor guard watches over the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery during Winter Storm Jonas on Jan. 23. By noon of that day, the National Guard had more than 2,000 troops helping 12 states cope with the snow emergency. (Army photo)

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolizes those Americans who gave their lives in World War I, World War II and the Korean...

Famous Veterans: Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris, U.S. military veteran, and martial arts superstar began honing his skills in Korea while serving in the Air...

Geting a VA home loan certificate of eligiblity

VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility Guide

A VA loan is an incredible benefit offered to men and women of the armed forces who meet certain eligibility criteria.

First-Time Homebuyers and the Advantages of VA Loans

Military members receiving change of station orders may be eligible for VA loans to purchase homes near their new military...

6 Traits of Successful VA Homebuyers

The VA loan program has opened the doors of homeownership to millions of military members, veterans and their families since...

Two construction workers laying cinder blocks.

VA Construction Loans

Newly built properties give you more control over their features. How can you use your VA home loan benefit to build a home?

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