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The Sixty-Day Deal That Lasted Twenty: Hostilities With Iran Resume

The United States and Iran are back at war, and as of this writing, there is no end in sight. The ceasefire has broken down, and while diplomats from several coun...

Air Force Basic Training: Everything You Need to Know

Congratulations on beginning your journey to become a United States Airman. You're probably feeling excited, proud, and more than likely a little nervous. Embarking on any new career can be stressful, but this one especially involves taking on more than what most people face throughout civilian life.

It's going to re...

Fewer Moves, Less Strain: Inside the Military’s Plan to Fix the PCS Crisis

For decades, the moving truck has been as much a fixture of military life as uniforms and deployment orders. Every two to three years, hundreds of thousands of service members pack up their households, pull children out of school mid-year, and ask spouses to walk away from jobs, all in service of a pers...

25+ Things to Do Near Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Springfield, and More!

Fort Belvoir and the surrounding areas have much to offer. You can choose from rural trails and historical landmarks, bustling city life, and plenty of fun destinations for dates, families, and four-legged friends. With so much to do, you might work up an appetite for some amazing restaurants, too. Do...

Welcome to Fort Belvoir! Everything You Need to Know About Your New Duty Station

Welcome to Fort Belvoir, a large Army base on the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia. Settled on land that was once a plantation, founded during World War 1, the post originally served as a training school for the U.S. Army Engineers. Fort Belvoir is now home to over 145 mission partners, i...