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Military Matters 2011

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Keeping Your Back Healthy

Keeping Your Back Healthy

By Marilyn Pribus - January 11, 2011
There are many causes of back discomfort, but proactive treatment can help you say goodbye to back pain for good, and hello to a pain-free life.

Alternative Treatment for Troubled Veterans

Alternative Treatment for Troubled Veterans

By Don Vaughan - August 10, 2011
Specialized courts help veterans with drug or mental health issues receive help instead of jail time.

From GP to JLTV

From GP to JLTV

By Mark Cantrell - January 25, 2011
The evolution of the original four-wheel-drive vehicle continues 70 years after its invention.

Theater of War

Theater of War

By Christina Wood - July 19, 2011
Theater performances of Sophocles' plays about war and what now is known as PTSD help servicemembers realize they are not alone.

Choosing the Right Cruise for You

Choosing the Right Cruise for You

By Deborah R. Huso - If your cruising experience typically has involved sailing around the Med on an aircraft carrier, perhaps it’s time to consider a new way to see the world — on board a luxurious cruise ship.

A Soldier’s Story

A Soldier’s Story

By Clayton Hinchman - February 23, 2011
A servicemember looks back on the path he took that left him severely wounded in Iraq.

3 Steps to Start Your Financial Plan(2)

3 Steps to Start Your Financial Plan(2)

By former Army Capt. Phil Dyer, CFP® - March 23, 2011
Establishing a solid financial game plan is one of the most important moves of your military career.

Travel to Georgia

Travel to Georgia

By Ralph Wetterhahan - June 28, 2011
Take a fortress-by-fortress trip through the mountains of this former Soviet republic.

A Marine Fights the Ravages of War

A Marine Fights the Ravages of War

By Mike Sager - August 25, 2011
A Marine uses his resources to help other Marines reintegrate into society after deployments.

Five Dream Destinations for Your Next PCS

Five Dream Destinations for Your Next PCS

By Janet Farley - June 13, 2011
Consider the pros and cons of these five duty stations.

Coping With PTSD through the Arts

Coping With PTSD through the Arts

By Deborah R. Huso - Nearly a fifth of combat veterans are returning home with PTSD, posing a challenge to the military’s mental health care system. Art therapy can be an effective supplement to medical treatment.

Making it Work as a Mom and a Pilot

Making it Work as a Mom and a Pilot

By Linda Maloney- March 9, 2011
Five female pilots explain how they each balanced a stressful career with a healthy family life.

Military Sieges and Last Stands

Military Sieges and Last Stands

By Don Vaughan - A look at these historical battles shows fights to the end.