As a former service member, particularly those who are retired, do you try to stay current on military and geopolitical affairs? If so, how?

I devour all news that is military-related. I subscribed to several military magazines, either through membership in a military organization or simply out of long-term subscriber status. I'm not sure how anyone who spent two-thirds of their entire life in the military could just walk away and NOT feel a need to stay connected in some way. My way is life membership in several national military organizations (VFW, AL, DAV, VVA), plus paying very close attention to all activities of the House Armed Services Committee and its Senate counterpart.

I only strive to stay tuned into the VA and associated matters / organizations. I read about much of the rest between here, Facebook, and a few reputable sources.

I probably keep more "up to date" now than I did then...I suppose it's easier to form opinions when you aren't so "close" to the flagpole.

I tend to look at two to three sources for any news item before I start putting together "facts"...one from the "Right", one from the "Left", and usually, I'll run it through a foreign news source to get an "outside" opinion.