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Apr 2, 2024 · In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the six military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force.

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Dec 11, 2025 · Military households will receive an average 4.2% increase in their Basic Allowance for Housing in 2026. The Pentagon provided the annual update to Military.com.

Oct 24, 2025 · Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, tied to inflation.

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Dec 22, 2025 · Here’s what service members and military families need to know right now, including what’s confirmed, what’s still unclear, and what to watch for next: Do I actually qualify?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor and other military and naval installations on Oahu, brought the United States into World War II. Today, Hawaii is the headquarters of the United States Pacific …