Jamie Rogers

Writer, editor and social media manager based in San Diego.

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21 of the Best Military Movies to Binge-Watch Now

As 2020 winds down, our daylight is shorter and many folks are spending more time at home — to stay warm and to ward off COVID-19. Whether the hustle of the holidays or the stress of the whole year has you needing some R&R, watching the best military movies can take your mind off reality for a minute. Microwave some popcorn, curl up on the couch and check out this list of 21 of the best military movies (and a few TV series) available to stream right now.

While there is no specific military disc
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Thunderbirds vs Blue Angels: The Return of the Air Shows

LOOK! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes! It’s the return of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels!

These two aerobatic teams — literal highlights of air shows and open houses at military installations all across the nation — are ready to soar to new heights in their first season after similar events were cancelled during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Instead, both teams participated in fly-overs of hospitals and other facilities to honor health care professio
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39 4th of July Facts and History That Are So Weird

39 4th of July Facts and History That Are So Weird

July 4, 2021, is gonna be a great summer holiday to reflect on our nation’s history, to remember the men and women who’ve sacrificed for our freedoms, and to relax and enjoy the reopening of the nation after the significant losses of the pandemic.

We hope you’ll be spending time with family and friends, appreciating the joys in your life. But since you can only hug folks so long, we’ve provided this list of weird and wonderful facts about the
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2021 MLB Baseball Opening Day, Military TV & In-Person Game Discounts

Take me out to the baaaaall game!!! Or at least let me watch America’s pastime while protecting the health and safety of myself and others during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic!

It’s no secret that, even with abbreviated seasons, professional sports gave so many of us something to pass the (seemingly endless) time during the 2020 quarantine. They’re also giving us something to eagerly look forward to this year. Thankfully, one rite of spring is returning right on time as our hopes for a healt
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19 of the Best Military Non-Fiction Books Everyone Should Read

Books have always given readers an intimate connection to the world beyond their four walls. And since Covid-19 is still keeping many of us closer to home in 2021, books have become an even more important way to safely escape to other locations, even different moments in time. If you’re looking for some text that will have your heart pumping and mind racing, military nonfiction will be one of your best bets. To help you select from the mountains of options, we’ve rounded up our 19 picks of the b
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12 of the Best Military Museums for History Buffs

Museums — well, good museums — are more than just places to see dusty objects in glass cases. They transport you to a period of time, immersing you in both the extraordinary and everyday lives of real people in the past.

Perhaps you’re yearning to revisit your military branch’s roots. Maybe you’re scanning for attractions that won’t break the bank with kids in tow. Or perhaps you’re seeking “military museums near me” that are easy to get to with limited time.

Whether you’re planning a local ro
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Are You Military Fit? Take These Military Fitness Tests to Find Out!

Are You Military Fit? Take These Military Fitness Tests to Find Out!

Traditionally, January has been a time to make a fresh start with our lives, resolving to reach new goals, often self-improvement. And while everything about 2020 felt like a stress test, 2021 offers us a chance to set our intentions on improving our physical and mental health through exercise.

With life more challenging than ever, it is easy to lose focus on what really matters and priorities often fall out of alignment. Con
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Military Gifts Guide 2020: 56 Top Picks for the Whole Family

The holiday gift-giving season is here! Wondering what to get folks who’ve been nice this year? Unlike other lists, our 2020 Military Gifts Guide has been specially curated with the military and their families in mind — including many fine selections from veteran- and milspouse-owned businesses.

Our military gift ideas make it easy to be the hero who puts the perfect present under the tree or in a postage box. From survival tools to building toys, earphones to garden gnomes, the MyBaseGuide ina
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10 of the Best Military Campgrounds & RV Parks in the United States

For most of us, 2020 was the year of the “staycation” as we delayed non-essential travel to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. And even though ’smores around the kitchen table weren’t the same as making them around a campfire, a lot of us made the most of the circumstances, even enjoying closer bonds with family.

This year, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines gives us hope that travel and vacations could be restored to their former glory, with outdoor, socially distancing venues being some of the
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The Updated Military Spouse Program to Further Your Career!

The New Military Spouse Program to Further Your Education & Career!

The U.S. Department of Defense has unveiled a newly enhanced website specifically designed to help military spouses find career and education resources.

MySECO, which highlights the department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, provides free guidance to military spouses worldwide and offers comprehensive tools for all stages of career development. The MySECO website is part of the larger Military OneSource ar
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U.S. Military Dress Uniforms: What Each Branch Wears To Look Their Best

U.S. Military Dress Uniforms: What Each Branch Wears To Look Their Best

The uniforms of our U.S. armed forces bring many thoughts immediately to mind: precision, pride, unity, history, honor, accomplishment and so much more. Not only do they command a certain air of dignity and respect within our military, but their classic-yet-contemporary style instantly boosts the confidence of those wearing them and elicits a sense of awe from the civilian community.

We’ve learned that our audience loves f
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39 Of the Best Things to Do Near Fort Carson

39 Of the Best Things to Do Near Fort Carson (2022 Edition)

Welcome to your new home at Fort Carson, where — just like prospectors during the Colorado Gold Rush — you’ll find golden opportunities waiting to be discovered. Whether your favorite free time activities lean toward communing with nature, cheering the crack of a baseball bat, or catching a movie in a quiet theater, there’s something for everyone either on Fort Carson or close-by Colorado Springs, Colorado. Kids will even appreciate th
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Fort Bliss Weather: What To Expect When Moving Here

Out in the west Texas town of El Paso, you’ll find a climate that you’ll learn to love. Just about 10 miles from the Mexico border, Fort Bliss is a little blessed, mainly because the desert and mountains near the U.S. Army’s largest training area help modify annual extremes. But you’ll never forget you’re in Texas when a big thunderstorm hits, usually during the brief-but-powerful summer monsoon season.

So saddle up to experience a wide range of temperatures — perhaps even snow — in your new ho
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Fort Gordon Weather: What To Expect When Moving Here

Yearning for weather that’s nice, like sugar and spice? You’ll find it when you and your family make a Permanent Change of Station to Fort Gordon. This installation — which hosts the United States Army Signal Corps, United States Army Cyber Corps, and Cyber Center of Excellence — is just southwest of Augusta, Georgia, home of the famous Master’s Tournament of golf and hometown of the “Godfather of Soul,” singer James Brown.

Adapting a lyric from one of Brown’s biggest hits, the city’s motto is
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Military to Civilian Resume: In-Depth Guide & Expert Tips

When you’re ready to separate from the military and enter the civilian workforce, having a polished resume will be one of your greatest assets as you search for a new job. But depending on your years of service and what roles you fulfilled in the armed forces, the summary of your work history may need a little help to make it shine.

We already know that those who have served our nation have skills and character beyond measure, but explaining those qualities to future employers can be a tough ta
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Stand Down Programs: Helping Homeless Veterans With a Hand Up

On any given night, an estimated 40,000 veterans are homeless in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Though the number of homeless veterans has declined in recent decades, the fact that so many veterans still lack this basic human necessity brings many emotions to mind: anger, frustration, heartbreak, compassion. And while the difficult reasons for veteran homelessness are as unique as each person, there is one easy reason to help this vulnerable population:
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What is the Yellow Ribbon Schools Program and How Do I Qualify?

When something is special or important in our lives, ribbons can help mark the occasion with a certain pride and reverence. For example, blue ribbons to show excellence in a competition. Or a spectrum of ribbons on our lapels to raise awareness for certain causes. And yellow ribbons — on trees, vehicles, clothing and anywhere else, really — to support and uplift our U.S. military and their families.

One initiative that definitely shows support for our service members, their dependents and milit
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Are You About to Lose Your Military Retirement Benefits & Can You?

The old saying “Easy come, easy go” applies to a lot of things in life, but it doesn’t typically apply to veterans benefits — and rightfully so!

These aren’t just perks anyone can pick up for showing up to a job. An active-duty career in the U.S. military requires countless acts of service and sacrifice, and the benefits veterans and their dependents receive have been hard-earned every day.

However, there are some ways that veterans CAN lose some of your military retirement benefits or have th
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VA Caregiver Program: Everything You Need to Know

Veterans and their loved ones understand that life in our armed forces comes with many duties and sacrifices, including intensive military training, multiple relocations, lengthy deployments and the very-real threat of facing physical and mental harm.

When a veteran has been seriously injured or has aggravated an injury in the line of duty, often a close family member will step up to serve as a caretaker for the veteran’s needs. Sometimes these caregivers themselves need extra help in their mis
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13 Terminal Leave FAQs and Really Good Answers for Them

We’re guessing you are here because the end is near for your active-duty military service — and “terminal leave” (whether from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corp or Navy) is all you can think about.

If so, hopefully some of these 13 frequently asked questions — and their answers — will help you have an easier time with separating from the military. Good luck!

13 Terminal Leave FAQs and Really Good Answers for Them

Terminal leave, sometimes called transitional leave, is the final leave granted t
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5 Tips For Better iPhone Real Estate Photos

So, the Permanent Change of Station orders have arrived, and a move is in the near future. Congrats! That often means it’s time to put the family’s house up for sale or rent.

If you know the military lifestyle and the relocation it requires, you also know there can be plenty of competition for both buyers and sellers of homes online. Beautifully composed photos of the house are essential to making any listing stand out above the rest on any real estate website.

Whether you’re a professional re
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7 Expert Tips for Incorporating Furniture Rental For Staging

In a perfect world, homeowners have perfect timing when selling their home and moving to a new community. They list their house with a real estate professional while searching for a new place to live in. Potential buyers get a peek inside the home as it’s lived in, and a purchaser is approved right about the time the homeowners secure a house at their new destination.

But if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we’re definitely not living in a perfect world. Moving across the nation — or even
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What Can a Landlord Charge For When You Move Out?

Members of our U.S. armed forces must be ready to deploy at any time, depending on our nation’s defense and personnel needs. So when they hear, “Time to move out!” for their next mission, it can often mean move-out time for the service member living in an off-installation apartment.

Service members have some special rights but also responsibilities when it comes time to leave a rental property. Landlords too have rules to follow but also want to protect their properties and investment. It’s goo
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Geo Bachelor: Pros & Cons When Considering Living Apart

For military families, getting Permanent Change of Station orders can sometimes set off a roller coaster of emotions: excitement, worry, relief, fear, hope, resignation and many others. Sometimes all in one day! And while a lot of these families adjust quickly and make any new city feel like home, for others, the inevitable uprooting to a new installation is a jarring experience they definitely don’t love.

One way some military families deal with the disruption of their established daily lives

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