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Military spouse life can be rewarding, but it’s no secret that it also comes with its own set of challenges. While the community is often strong, there are times when it can feel a bit competitive or even judgmental. If you’ve ever been part of a group where it felt like everyone was measuring their experiences against each other, you know the feeling.

Managing a military household is no small feat. Between frequent moves, unpredictable schedules, and the demands of military life, finding and maintaining a career can seem nearly impossible for military spouses. However, in today’s digital world, there are more opportunities than ever for flexible jobs that allow you to manage your household while building a fulfilling career. Here’s a practical guide for military spouses on how to secure flexible jobs that fit into the unique rhythm of military life.

Amidst the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the world was grappling with unprecedented levels of isolation and loneliness, a unique organization emerged with a distinctive mission to reconnect veterans with each other and their communities. 
Veterans in Pickleball, founded in 2022, was born out of a desire to make a difference in the lives of veterans, many of whom had become increasingly isolated during the long, dark days of the pandemic.

For military families, financial planning can be especially challenging. With frequent relocations, deployments, and unexpected life changes, staying financially motivated requires careful planning and resilience. A lot of people believe that joining the military takes care of your financial woes, and while yes, there is a sense of financial security, financial management requires ongoing work. This guide offers practical strategies to help military families set goals and stay on track for long-term financial success.
Managing finances can be particularly complex for military families.

Want to know the best workout routine in existence? Trick question, there is no such thing. With so many factors involved such as individual genetics, time, available equipment, age, and goals, there is no “best” routine as it pertains to exercise. In a military family, scheduling is often a top contender for the biggest challenge we face. Because of this, scheduling exercise time can be difficult, to say the least. I know it is for me and my whole career revolves around the fitness industry.
I have spent years experimenting with different routines and splits.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded Sikorsky a $6 million contract to integrate an autonomous flight system onto the Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk to experiment with AI-enabled operations, the company announced Monday.
The Lockheed Martin-subsidiary will add its MATRIX autonomy system onto the upgraded helicopter, designated MX, in 2025, allowing the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) to test and mature a range of autonomous flight capabilities — from solo-pilot ops to fully unmanned flight, according to a press release.

Sales and marketing are two of the biggest hurdles founders face when growing their businesses. Many founders are strong in their craft but often need help communicating what makes their product or service stand out. Over the last two months, I’ve had the privilege of working with over 15 founders, and nearly all of them shared a common issue: their messaging was overloaded with features and technical jargon instead of focusing on clear, customer-driven benefits. It’s easy to fall into this trap—after all, you know your product best.

The AIM-9 Sidewinder is the most-used air-to-air missile fielded by Western and Western-aligned militaries. Over 110,000 have been produced. According to the current manufacturer, Raytheon, the Sidewinder has scored an estimated 270 kills. On October 10, 2024, Raytheon announced that it was awarded a $736 million contract to produce AIM-9X missiles.
An F-104 Starfighter engages a QF-80 target drone with an AIM-9 Sidewinder at China Lake (Public Domain)
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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, much of upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina was left without power. Duke Energy linemen worked tirelessly to restore power after the storm. On October 4, 2024, the energy company announced that over 2.16 million customers in the Carolinas had their power restored; this includes the Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. Power was restored to the hospital by two linemen, including an Air Force veteran, who hiked nearly two miles through debris and rough terrain to reach the facility.

Soldiers will now see $240 per month for operational duty pay when they are on deployments, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth announced Monday. Soldiers on an “operational” deployment for more than 60 days will be eligible for a flat $240 additional pay, regardless of rank. Eligibility is retroactive to Oct. 1, Wurmoth said. 
“This will be something that we will offer to our soldiers for the foreseeable future,” Wormuth said, adding that the payments are being implemented “both to recognize the hardship of being away from families but also the rigors of deployment.