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Military & Veterans Life Review: Romantic Destinations Travel Savings Guide Ever since the holidays, our nation has been gripped by extremely frigid weather. Snow, winds, and cold are always a temptation for stress. With that in mind, and Valentine’s Day 3 weeks away, our travel editors are appealing to your romantic side this week, with our five best romantic travel ideas for you.

Military & Veterans Life Review: Top Military & Veteran Travel Tips for the 2024 Holidays The rush is on: Millions of Americans nationwide are preparing their holiday travel. So, for those that are in need of some last minute inspiration, we proudly present the four best ways to enjoy the holidays and this winter season.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: D-Day’s 80th Anniversary is on June 6, 2024 “You are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.” This was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s message to soldiers before a momentous moment.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: The wife of the famous ‘kissing sailor’ is in the iconic 1945 photo – and it’s not the nurse You don't have to be a history buff to be familiar with Alfred Eisenstaedt's "Kissing Sailor" photo — though its actual title is "V-J Day in Times Square." It was taken hours before President Truma

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Jack Bevan Shows Longevity as One of the Few WWII Veterans Alive World War II veteran Jack Bevan turned 100 years old in April. His advice for a long life? “Be positive. And drink good but not expensive whiskey. Not more than one a day,” he said this week.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Black History Month - Part II To continue celebrating Black History Month, Veterans Advantage recognizes four black men who served and made outstanding achievements in their fields.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: 7 Cool Things About The Army Navy Game Every November the halls of the Pentagon are torn apart in one of the biggest and oldest rivalries in college sports: the Army-Navy Game, presented by USAA. While the outcome of the game

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: National Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022 The National Women's Hall of Fame celebrated their 30th induction this past weekend by honoring nine amazing women, including those touched by military service.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: How 9/11 Caused Queen Elizabeth to Break a 600-Year-Old Royal Tradition The terror attacks on September 11, 2001, shook the free world. Americans at home, abroad and our allies mourned the tragic loss of life that day.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Montford Point Marines In a local ceremony in North Carolina recently, several of the military’s first Black Marines were posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service with the legendary Montford Point Marines. Their experiences tell a bigger story for the Marine Corps and our nation. 

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Tuskegee Airmen “Don’t let negative circumstances be an excuse for not achieving,” said Air Force Colonel Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who passed away last month. The Tuskegee Airmen are a legendary group of Black soldiers and pilots in World War II who helped racial equality take off in the military. McGee was one of the oldest remaining Airmen before he died recently at the age of 102.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Military Olympians bound for Tokyo The Tokyo Summer Olympics are finally happening this month, after being delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite barring spectators for safety reasons, the Games will continue as planned. And, in keeping with tradition, our U.S. military will be represented: three coaches and 17 of the 614 American athletes competing this time are military members. 

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: The Zhuri Ambush at the conclusion of World War II Editor’s Note: In honor of the 75th anniversary of VE Day this month, and to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day weekend, we want to mark a tragic event surrounding American Soldiers in Czechoslovakia just days before the end of WWII in Europe.

Military & Veterans Life CoverStory: I Serve, Too -- Women’s History Month and the Coronavirus Era “Thank you for your service.” I can't tell you how many times I've heard those five words while out to dinner with my husband.  Well, back when we could go out to dinner. Obviously our current reality looks much different.

Discounts & Benefits Sweet 16! Great Military Discounts Recognizing Military Service on Memorial Day This month of May is officially Military Appreciation Month! This represents a month long series of holidays recognizing military children, spouses, and all of our armed forces. And above all, the month culminates with Memorial Day, a solemn time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of our military throughout our nation's history.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl The launch of season two of the wildly popular Serial podcast caught millions of fans by surprise, chronicling the controversial capture and release of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Serial’s ongoing coverage of the story brought the dramatic military account back to the forefront of the American public’s attention, and, by some accounts, the podcast’s in-depth study of Bergdahl and his capture may have spurred Department of Defense officials to take action.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: From Combat Boots to Chef Toques After Ben Lubin completed his service with the U.S. Marines in 2009, he returned to his hometown of West Palm Beach, Fla., and opened a wine bar. It didn’t take long for Lubin to realize that opening a wine bar without a restaurant background was like going into combat without proper training. To ensure The Blind Monk was successful, the former artillery officer enrolled in a six-month culinary program at the International Culinary Center.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: New Veterans Rehab Facility Brings State of the Art Physical Therapy to Those Who Need It Most Thanks to the help of private donations around the country, many of our nation’s wounded troops can look forward to treatment at a new $50 million state-of-the-art care new facility opened in San Antonio, Texas.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: Bush Administration Out in Full Force, Thanking Veterans, Setting Sighting Sights On The Future Whether Americans are for or against administration policies in the current war climate, one thing is clear about the message coming from the Bush Administration these days: We must acknowledge the service and sacrifice performed by all in uniform.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe, who would have turned 80 years old last month, rose from nothing to become one of the greatest film stars of all time, tracing a historic path through the US military. After being discovered working in a munitions factory as she contributed in the war effort, she transformed herself into what People Magazine voted as the “Sexiest Woman of the Century.”

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: Messages from the Home Front to the Front Lines A Vietnam vet in Alabama. A single mother in Alaska. A World War II veteran in Big Fork, Montana. A fifth-grader in Minnesota. A chaplain in Tennessee.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: 9/11 Movie Release Supported by Military, Veterans and their Families—Survey U.S. military and Veterans overwhelmingly support the timing of the world premiere of "United 93," the first 9/11 movie of its kind, according to Veterans Advantage, the leading nationwide membership benefit program U.S. Active Duty military, Veterans, National Guard and Reserve and their families.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Tiger Woods Tackles A Different Course If this golf thing doesn’t work out for Tiger Woods, maybe he should trade his driver for an M-16.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Bob Hope, Remembered Bob Hope, according to one top general, was a "magnificent soldier in greasepaint." The inimitable Hope was the consummate entertainer for millions of US armed forces who remember him with fondness and admiration. Veterans Advantage celebrates his legacy, "The Spirit of Hope."