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Will the USS Gerald R. Ford Break the Navy’s Longest Deployment Record Amid the Iran Conflict?
By Paul Mooney
After over 300 days at sea, the Navy’s most advanced warship is finally headed h

Who Gets to Go to the Moon? Inside NASA’s Modern Astronaut Selection Process
By Mickey Addison
As the Artemis II crew launches toward the Moon, explore how NASA’s astronaut se

Free Military Tax Prep: Filing Options That Help You Save More
By Allison Kirschbaum
File your taxes without paying out of pocket. Learn where to access free militar

Is the Military Still a Good Career From 2026 and Beyond? A Realistic Look
By Jessica Gettle
Is joining the military a good career in 2026? We break down the realities of mi

The U.S. Coast Guard in War: History, Authority, and the Question of Transfer
By Mickey Addison
Can the President transfer the Coast Guard to the Navy? An explainer on the law,

The Real Story of “Rock the Casbah”: A Song About Iran—Not War
By Natalie Oliverio
Many Veterans heard “Rock the Casbah” during the Gulf War. Few realized the Clas

F-22s Were Planned for the Super Bowl LX Flyover, Then Operational Taskings Took Over
By Mickey Addison

The USO Turns 85: The History of the United Services Organization From 1941 to Today
By Paul Mooney

Meet the Active Duty 2026 Winter Olympic Athletes Competing for Team USA
By Natalie Oliverio

Military Pay in 2026: What Service Members and Veterans Need to Know
By Allison Kirschbaum

Super Bowl LX Flyover: A Historic Joint Force Tribute for America’s 250th
By Teal Yost

Trump Moves to Protect Army–Navy Game With Exclusive Broadcast Window