Jim Absher

Jim Absher, Military.com's benefits editor and columnist, joined the Navy to see the world and later realized the world is 2/3 water. He also worked for the VA in field offices and Washington, DC before coming to Military.com in 2015.

Email: jim.absher@monster.com

Latest Articles

National Guardsman patrol Chicago during martial law in 1968

Everything You Need to Know About Martial Law

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Soldiers return from a 11 month long deployment in Kosovo.

Military Permanent Change of Station PCS Overview

The government will reimburse many costs associated with a PCS move. Here is an overview of what you can expect.

Temporary Lodging

You can be reimbursed for some of your temporary lodging costs in conjunction with a PCS move.

2023 Dislocation Allowance Rates

The purpose of Dislocation Allowance is to partially reimburse a servicemember for expenses related to a PCS move.

Dislocation Allowance in a PCS

The purpose of Dislocation Allowance is to partially reimburse a servicemember for the expenses related to a PCS move.

Ship Your Household Goods During a PCS Move

The government will ship your household goods when you are transferred to a new permanent duty station.

Minivan loaded with household goods in preparation for moving

2023 Mileage Rates for Official Travel

Here are the 2022 PCS privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rates.

Military PCS Allowances

If you PCS, the government will either provide you transportation between duty stations or will reimburse your travel.

Airman 1st Class John Virgin, a passenger service agent from the 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, explains Air Mobility Command's Space-A travel options available at Pope Army Airfield to a customer. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

Who Is Eligible for Space-A Flights?

Who is eligible to travel Space A? We have all the info here!

What Is a Qualifying Life Event for Tricare?

A Qualifying Life Event (QLE) is usually needed to make changes to Tricare outside of open season. So what is a QLE?

Dominion National man shaking hands with dentist

Open Enrollment: How to Choose a FEDVIP Dental Plan

With several dental carriers to choose from, how do you choose wisely?

FEDVIP Open Season for Military and Retiree Health Insurance

FEDVIP offers vision insurance for active duty family members and dental insurance for retired military and their families

Want Extra Vision Insurance? Get It Through FEDVIP

Military families and retirees qualify for the FEDVIP vision insurance program.

Retiree Dental Coverage: FEDVIP

The TRICARE Retiree Dental program offers affordable dental insurance to military retirees and their family members.

The U.S. Medicare Handbook is photographed in Washington, D.C.

Medicare Open Enrollment

During open enrollment you can change or add plans.

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