The military employs a distinct system of justice to maintain order and uphold standards. As such, service members are required to uphold the highest standards of discipline and conduct both on and off duty per the requirements of the military’s broad approach to...
Understanding the consequences of being absent without leave (AWOL) is crucial for service members. AWOL refers to a situation wherein a military member is absent from their assigned place of duty without proper authorization. This kind of absence is taken seriously...
Military records can have a major impact on your life even after your service ends. For example, a dishonorable discharge from the military could lock you out of the best careers and also leave you ineligible to lawfully own a firearm in the future. The nature of your...
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helps administer benefits and manage claims made by those who have served in the military. The VA operates its own medical facilities and will provide support for conditions ranging from post-traumatic stress...
You always knew you wanted to join the military as a kid and you made that dream come to fruition. You’ve now served for several years and have done a few tours. Your military career means everything to you and you’re not sure what you’d do without it. Unfortunately,...
Military service strains even happy marriages. Long times apart combined with a very stressful job can lead to a breakdown of the marital relationship and one or both spouses trying to meet their needs with someone else. Although adultery is common and usually not...
When a couple that has remained married for decades gets divorced later in life, people call that a gray divorce. Gray divorces involve different concerns than divorces that occur earlier in life or after a shorter marriage. Often, gray divorces take place right...
Readjusting to life after military combat is difficult but can be particularly difficult if you were medically discharged. The United States government helps former servicemen through benefits awarded when being medically discharged. Although many veterans may qualify...
Members of the military accumulate retirement benefits from the U.S. government while they are on active duty. They may also qualify for government benefits after they retire or otherwise leave the military. Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA)...
A formal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) hearing can have a huge impact on your military career and your future -- and you may not be happy with the board’s verdict. Whether it’s your fitness to serve that’s in question or your disability rating, you will lose your...