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CAC Basics

CAC Certificate Expired? Here’s When to Renew vs Replace Your Card

CAC certificate expiration has gotten complicated with all the renewal policies and RAPIDS procedures flying around. As someone who worked at a RAPIDS site for...

Nov 10, 2025 Mike Thompson 15 min
CAC Readers & Hardware

Best Mobile CAC Readers for iPhone & Android That Actually Work (2025)

Mobile CAC reader selection has gotten complicated with all the iPhone and Android options flying around. As someone who helped servicemembers set up mobile access...

Nov 9, 2025 Mike Thompson 13 min
Troubleshooting

DoD Safe Not Working With Your CAC? Here’s What Actually Fixed It

DoD Safe with CAC: Complete Setup and Troubleshooting Guide DoD Safe is the Department of Defense’s secure file transfer and storage platform, allowing military personnel...

Nov 8, 2025 Mike Thompson 13 min
Troubleshooting

Stop Outlook From Asking for Your CAC Every 5 Minutes (Permanent Fix)

Fix: Outlook Keeps Asking for CAC Certificate (Windows 10/11) Few things are more frustrating than Outlook repeatedly prompting you to select your CAC certificate every...

Nov 7, 2025 Mike Thompson 12 min
CAC Readers & Hardware

3 USB-C CAC Readers That Won’t Fail During Your Next Deadline (2025)

Best USB-C CAC Card Readers: Future-Proof Your Military Home Office Modern laptops are abandoning traditional USB-A ports in favor of sleek, reversible USB-C connections. MacBook...

Nov 6, 2025 Mike Thompson 14 min
Military Admin

Coast Guard OER and EPR Writing Guide 2025

Coast Guard Performance Reports: Complete OER & EPR Guide 2025 If you’re in the Coast Guard, you know your OER or EPR is essentially your...

Nov 5, 2025 Mike Thompson 15 min
Remote Access

VPN Setup Guide for CAC Remote Access

VPN setup for CAC users has gotten complicated with all the different clients and certificate requirements flying around. As someone who deployed and troubleshot remote...

Nov 3, 2025 Mike Thompson 15 min
Troubleshooting

CAC Reader Not Detected? 8 Fixes That Work (Before You Call IT)

CAC Card Reader Not Detected: 8 Fixes for Windows & Mac One of the most frustrating issues for military personnel and DoD civilians is when...

Oct 31, 2025 Mike Thompson 12 min
Military Admin

Marine Corps FITREP Writing Guide and Examples 2025

Marine Corps FITREP: Complete Writing Guide and Examples 2025 The Fitness Report (FITREP) is how the Marine Corps evaluates performance for officers and Staff NCOs...

Oct 30, 2025 Mike Thompson 13 min
Troubleshooting

Find RAPIDS Locations to Reset Your CAC PIN

Need to reset your CAC PIN? Find your nearest RAPIDS site, understand what services they offer, and learn how to make the process as quick...

Oct 29, 2025 Mike Thompson 7 min
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