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The MILITARY STAR ‘Uniform Credit Line’ Isn’t New, But It’s Quietly Costing Service Members

The MILITARY STAR card is a frequent flyer for service members, especially amongst junior enlisted ranks. For those service members who are cardholders, they...

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Army Sniper

While anyone who sets foot on a battlefield or in a warzone will face countless dangers worthy of fear or respect, there are a few individuals worthy of those...

U.S. Navy Blockades Strait of Hormuz: What Happens Now and the Stakes

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz after weekend peace talks in Islamabad collapsed. The...

2027 Military Pay Raise Proposal Hits 7% for Junior Enlisted, 5-6% for Everyone Else

The White House’s fiscal year 2027 budget request includes a proposed tiered military pay raise ranging from 5% to 7%, depending on rank. The structure is laid...

Who Has the Best Chow in the Navy? What the Sailors on Ships, Subs, and Shore Duty Reveal

Civilians and shipmates alike love to inquire about what Sailors eat while serving. Underway or pierside, shoreside, or thousands of miles below the surface,...

Commissary Bag Fees Started April 6: What You’ll Pay and How to Save

Nationwide, stores have begun charging for plastic/paper bags, or they do not supply bags unless you pay for reusable bags. For quite a bit of time, the...