Amanda Miller

Amanda Miller is an editor and writer for Military.com specializing in coverage of military and veteran pay and benefits. She became a journalist in the 1990s, began covering the military in 2007 for Military Times, and has since contributed to a number of military-oriented publications including Military Officer Magazine, The War Horse, and Air & Space Forces Magazine.

Latest Articles

The Navy Federal Credit Union mascot takes a photo with runners.

US Default Could Stop Military Paychecks, But Navy Federal Has a Fix

Members of Navy Federal Credit Union could qualify for interest-free loans to bridge the gap of missed pay if the U.S...

Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, senior enlisted advisor for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service

Home Depot Appliances with 1% Discount Now Available Tax-Free from Exchanges

Home Depot has begun taking over the military exchanges' sales of major appliances.

Teens outdoors raise their hands to take the Oath of Enlistment for the Space Force.

Learn About Space Force Benefits

Joining the Space Force comes with benefits you may never have considered.

Marines dressed in graduation gowns line up to get their diplomas.

Learn About Marine Corps Benefits

Joining the Marine Corps comes with benefits you may never have considered.

Navy members show off their catch after an MWR fishing trip

Learn About Navy Benefits

Joining the Navy comes with benefits you may never have considered.

Army recruits take the Oath of Enlistment on stage at a racing event

Learn About Army Benefits

Joining the Army comes with benefits you may never have considered.

A child care worker laughs while a preschooler wears an oversized hat

Learn About Air Force Benefits

Joining the Air Force comes with benefits you may never have considered.

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Fewer Tricare Pharmacy Patients Renewed Auto Refills After Confirmation Requirement

One in 20 Tricare patients who previously received automatic prescription refills by mail didn't ask for their refills to be...

A military color guard stands on the field at a baseball game

Military Ranks: Everything You Need to Know

Understanding military ranks can be tricky, especially when it comes to knowing the military ranks in order.

A service member modifies their social media preferences to reduce the risk of identity theft.

More Troops, Families Could Get Free Credit Monitoring to Catch Identity Theft

A bipartisan group of four senators introduced the Servicemembers' Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act on April 26 to expand an...

Finding the Fun Despite the Stress of a Military PCS

From Roombas to commissary chicken bandits, Ashley Gutermuth shares a few tips about finding the funny in military life.

Vanessa Arthur, 60th Inpatient Squadron psychiatric technician and early intervention substance abuse counselor, takes a pinch of corn pollen at Travis Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force/Chustine Minoda)

After the PCS, How to Find a Sense of Community at Your New Base

Does the post-PCS prospect of finding a new community of friends at your new home sound as daunting as the move itself?

Passengers deboard from the first Patriot Express flight from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. (Air Force/Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

Navigating SOFA Rules and More Insights for Spouses Going OCONUS

Here's how SOFA rules affect spouses who want to continue doing their remote jobs after they PCS, plus how to convince an...

How to Get Military Homeschooling Help Ahead of Your Next PCS

Need help moving with your homeschool? Here are some tips.

Here are the Big Military PCS Changes for 2023

A big part of pulling off a successful permanent change of station (PCS) move is to be aware of the new rules the Defense...

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