Pentagon agency halts MLK Day, Black History Month, other celebrations
The Defense Intelligence Agency's pause comes in response to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.
By Tara Copp, AP
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From Grinch greetings to Santa sightings, the holidays come to troops
Holiday helpers have been busy, as plenty of organizations and individuals have been working to make the days a bit brighter for troops and their families.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s the USPS suggested deadlines for getting your holiday goodies to overseas troops in time
Mail your packages and letters overseas after the election and the crush of absentee ballots.
By Karen Jowers
Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria
Hundreds of American troops based in Syria have received Christmas gifts thanks to Operation Holiday Express, launched by U.S.-led coalition forces from across the border in neighboring Iraq.
How military families can come together over the holidays
This holiday season, IHG® Army Hotels is offering discounted leisure rates at participating properties, in hopes of bringing more military families together.
From turkeys to TVs, these military stores are bringing Thanksgiving deals your way
Don't forget your military stores as you hunt for bargains this holiday season.
By Karen Jowers
Mil Money: Here are 6 ways to set your course for prudent holiday spending, the military way
Cramming the holiday spending into a week or two could bring financial heartburn.
By Karen Jowers
4 Must-See Patriotic Cities to Visit this 4th of July
While nearly every major city has a fantastic fireworks show, some cities take it one step further by hosting week-long celebrations of patriotism. Plus, some cities naturally have a storied patriotic history that lends itself to an ultra red, white, and blue experience. Ready to start planning your holiday trip?
The real history of Memorial Day
Though Memorial Day was made an official federal holiday in 1971, its roots trace all the way back to the Civil War.
By Rebecca Miller
The Military Times top-20 Christmas movie list for 2019
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.
By J.D. Simkins
Volunteer group Soldiers’ Angels helps vets at home, afar
The war in Iraq was still in its first year when Patti Patton-Bader’s son, a soldier there, told her that he was one of the few service members he knew who was getting care packages.
By Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express News via the AP