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A sailor stands next to a ship.

April 13, 2018

Switching Gears: Sailor’s ‘Job’ Is to Prep for Med School

You used to have to leave military service to hop into medical school full-time. Not anymore.

A recruiting poster for the women's reserve branch of the U.S. Coast Guard.

April 13, 2018

SPARs: Female Trailblazers of the Coast Guard

SPAR is an acronym for 'Semper Paratus -- Always Ready,' and it symbolizes the critical role women have played in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Two dentists work on a patient.

April 11, 2018

Changes Coming to the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program

TRICARE' s Retiree Dental Program is coming to an end on Dec. 31, 2018. But not to worry -- those enrolled in the plan will have many other options to choose from.

Army Secretary Mark Esper shakes hands and presents an award.

April 10, 2018

Army Secretary Praises Efforts to Stop Sexual Assault

Army Secretary Mark Esper said he was encouraged by efforts to end sexual assault in the ranks following a visit to the Army's Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention headquarters in northern Virginia.

Airmen raise their hands while a civilian writes on a whiteboard.

April 10, 2018

Airmen Gain More Information Through Innovative Interview Techniques

Through an advanced training course, Air Force Office of Special Investigations agents learn innovative cognitive interviewing techniques allowing them to obtain more information, details and cooperation from victims and witnesses recalling a crime scene.

Medal of Honor blog

April 9, 2018

WWII Army Private Gave Life to Defeat Axis Troops In Tunisia

Robert D. Booker spent the last minutes of his life helping Allied troops in North Africa defeat the enemy, a sacrifice that earned him the Medal of Honor.

Students stand with their backs to the camera as they take part in a ceremony to join the ROTC.

April 6, 2018

College Students Explain: This Is Why We Joined ROTC

ROTC can get you financial aid and a career. But why do cadets really sign up? 5 students explain their motives and what they love about it.

A military audiologist looks inside a patient's ear.

April 6, 2018

Armed With Science: Navy Audiologist Contributes to Pacific Partnership

A Navy audiologist is in high demand as part of the Pacific Partnership humanitarian and civic assistance mission in Micronesia.

A person in a cap talks to another person.

April 5, 2018

'Walking Dead' Actor Respects Military, Would Love to Play a Marine

Michael Rooker has played a lot of TV and movie characters over the years. He wishes he could play a Marine because he really wanted to be one.

A service member reads a book in a library..

April 4, 2018

Yellow Ribbon Program Covers College Costs GI Bill May Not

If your Post-9/11 GI Bill isn't covering all of your college costs, there is a way to get them paid.