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Ask Stew: Should My Child Lift Weights?

Scientific evidence now exists on the topic of resistance training and whether it harms growth plates and stunts growth.

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VA's Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan

The Interest Rate Reduction Loan is an easy way to lower you mortgage payments.

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Do You Need Gap Insurance for Overseas PCS Moves?
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Your car is your lifeline in a foreign country. But what if it's destroyed in transit?

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National Guard vs Active Duty

Your choice between National Guard and active duty will depend on your career goals, desired branch of service, and preferred lifestyle.

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What Renters Insurance Covers in the Barracks vs. Off-Base Housing

One unexpected choice could leave you vulnerable to costly surprises in military housing. Find out why.

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Mediators Worked Through Threats and Strikes to Broker the US-Iran Deal, and Challenges Remain

As the U.S. and Iran exchanged escalating strikes on June 11, a plane carrying Qatari mediators was stranded on the tarmac in Tehran.

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The Marine Corps Officially Scrapped Its New Infantry Course. One Combat Veteran Says It Will Hurt Future Marines.

'AJ' Pasciuti, known for heroics in Iraq, helped develop a revolutionary course. The branch ended it after only four years.

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Best Military Jobs for Cybersecurity and AI Careers

Discover the best military branches for cybersecurity careers and how they can launch you into a six-figure tech career.

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EU Moves to Prolong Protection for Ukrainians But Not New Arrivals Eligible for Military Service

Ukraine is desperate to boost the size of its fighting force more than four years into its full-scale war with Russia.

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North Korea's Kim Calls for 'Destructive' Military Posture as South Vows to Boost Drones

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed major weapons tests and called for the military’s “deadly and destructive offensive posture” to be bolstered.

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Army Lays Groundwork for First Military Executions Since 1961

Four death row inmates could be executed, as part of a move that could end a 65-year pause in military executions.

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Rock Band's 30-City Tour Will Raise Money and Awareness for Veterans

O.A.R. teaming with celebrity chef Robert Irvine to lead six-month fundraising campaign.

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Buying a Duplex or Multi-Family Property with a VA Loan

VA loans: The ultimate house-hacking tool for veterans and active-duty service members to buy multi-unit properties with no money down

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10 Things to Know About VA Loans Before You Buy a Home

No PMI. Competitive rates. But also fee traps, entitlement pitfalls, appraisal quirks and a refund most disabled veterans never claim.

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These Are the Army’s 3 Current Fitness Tests: AFT, CFT and RPAT

The changes to Army fitness testing have been constant and confusing, even to soldiers, over the past decade.

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Fun Facts About the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence set the course for our nation on a journey of freedom, which also led this historic document on its own journey.

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The History of the Fourth of July

On the fourth of July each year, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.

The Reason We Celebrate
Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day?

The Declaration of Independence is America's most cherished symbol of liberty, capturing the convictions of our hearts and souls.

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Combined Disability Ratings: The VA Math No One Explains

A 50% rating plus a 30% rating is not 80%. It is 65%, which rounds to 70%.

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US Has Given at Least $21.7 Billion in Military Aid to Israel Since War in Gaza Began, Report Says

The United States under the Biden and Trump administrations has provided at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the start of the Gaza war two years ago.

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