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What military entitlements are allowed to the spouse after a divorce?

By ExploreTheMilitary on Saturday, November 28th, 2009 | 4 Comments

Married for almost 13 years now but the wife now wants a divorce. The entire marriage was during my military service. I am due to retire in just a few years now. I know that once I am retired, she is entitled to half of my retirement pay. But what else? Will she be able to still have an ID card or access to medical/dental? If my wife also has custody of our kids, what entitlements are the kids allowed to receive? Thanks for any answers.

How to support military personnel but oppose the reasons for them being overseas, without seeming un-American?

By ExploreTheMilitary on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 | 5 Comments

I believe that military is good for energetic youth and an essential part of any nation’s defense. But I see people on two sides of a single issue: support the troops or oppose the war. How to find middle ground which promotes military service but doesn’t place service members in unnecessary danger?

What fraction of the military is composed of people who might have joined a gang?

By ExploreTheMilitary on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 | 1 Comment

I know the idea of a person who would otherwise be a gang member joining the military might offend some, in that the military is generally held in high esteem. But if you are a young person, inclined toward violence, it might be more appealing to be considered a hero for killing than being a criminal. I once suggested that some young people inclined toward violence might do just that, and it got a colleague of mine, a Vietnam vet, very angry. So, what do you think?

Military News

Ex-UK military chief says Blair underfunded army - Washington Post September 5, 2010

Telegraph.co.ukEx-UK military chief says Blair underfunded armyWashington PostAP LONDON -- The former head of the British Army has accused former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of forcing the military to fight in Iraq and ...Sir Richard Dannatt accuses Blair and Brown over military fundingOne News PageGeneral Sir Richard Dannatt reveals "pe […]

Iraqi soldiers, civilians killed in attack on military base - CNN International September 5, 2010

Nanaimo Daily NewsIraqi soldiers, civilians killed in attack on military baseCNN InternationalAccording to a ministry official, three suicide bombers wearing explosives-packed vests approached the military base in central Baghdad. ...Suicide car bomb explodes in Baghdad kills 2The Associated PressSuicide attack at Baghdad army complex kills eightAFPSuicide B […]

Highland Park painter's portraits of fallen Terrell troops honor military ... - Dallas Morning News September 5, 2010

Highland Park painter's portraits of fallen Terrell troops honor military ...Dallas Morning NewsShe pauses and begins to cry, then a few minutes later, composes herself and gets back to work. ...and more » […]

US military presence in Iraq beyond 2011 'almost certain' - Jerusalem Post September 5, 2010

The HinduUS military presence in Iraq beyond 2011 'almost certain'Jerusalem PostCOM STAFF Iraq is still very dependent on US for military expertise and equipment amid sectarian tensions; approximately 10000 troops may remain. ...US 'likely' to keep troops in Iraq after 2011AFPEditorial: American combat troops are out of Iraq, but viable g […]

In sour US job market, military recruitment thriving - Dallas Morning News September 5, 2010

In sour US job market, military recruitment thrivingDallas Morning NewsMilitary recruiting has never been better. For the first time, the four largest branches of the service – the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines – are far ...and more » […]

Fake chips threaten military - San Jose Mercury News September 5, 2010

Fake chips threaten militarySan Jose Mercury NewsA growing deluge of millions of counterfeit chips is posing peril to the military and the general public -- and perhaps nothing illustrates ...and more » […]

Many troops not claiming back pay - Washington Post September 5, 2010

Many troops not claiming back payWashington PostLast October, Congress approved retroactive bonus pay for military personnel who were forced to remain on duty beyond their original discharge date, ...and more » […]

US military bans sale of EA's 'Medal Of Honor' on bases - The Money Times September 5, 2010

The Money TimesUS military bans sale of EA's 'Medal Of Honor' on basesThe Money TimesAs per several media reports, US military has decided to ban the sale of Electronic Arts upcoming game 'Medal Of Honor' on all its base stores as the ...Medal of Honor Pulled From Military BasesdBTechno“Medal of Honor” not to be sold on US military b […]

Military deaths - Kansas City Star September 5, 2010

Tribune ReviewMilitary deathsKansas City Star•Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Twigg, 21, of Indiana, Pa., died Sept. 2 in combat operations in Helmand province. •Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher B. Rodgers, ...North Carolina-based Marine killed in AfghanistanNews & Observerall 85 news articles » […]

Anglo-French Military Co-Operation Perfectly Sensible - Wall Street Journal (blog) September 4, 2010

Anglo-French Military Co-Operation Perfectly SensibleWall Street Journal (blog)France rejoined the Nato military command structure last year, President Nikolas Sarkozy reversing a decision taken by the ruggedly individualistic and ...and more » […]