Military Benefits News and Resources

There are many military benefits that you earn during your service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, Air Force or Coast Guard. Keeping track of them can sometimes be challenging, since your benefits have so many moving parts and factors that change based on years of service, current status, location and more.

Military.com has the latest news, information and tips to help you understand your military and veteran benefits.

Military and Veteran Benefit Information

Military Pay Charts

The military pay charts reflect the current monthly base pay for all military members. Use our military pay calculator to compute your personalized base pay, plus allowances and special pays.

2025 Military Pay Charts

Military service members in the junior enlisted ranks received a 14.5% raise in 2025. Most other service members got a 4.5% pay bump. Some senior officers received smaller percentages.

Top Military and Veteran Benefits News

See Your 2025 VA Disability Pay Rates

VA Benefits: Disability Compensation

Military Retirement and State Income Tax

PTSD VA Ratings: What You Need to Know

Your 2025 State Veteran Benefits

RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler for IDs

Marine recruits stand in line to have their uniforms fitted.

2025 Military Clothing Allowances

Post-9/11 GI Bill Overview

A woman holds a military discharge paper.

Understanding the Types of Military Discharge

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?

Contracted personnel perform an accountability assessment and pack items

The Personally Procured Move (PPM): Steps to Take

GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance

Education Benefits

The GI Bill is one of the best benefits of serving in the military. The Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill and dependent GI Bill programs help service members, veterans and families reach their education goals. The articles in this section provide a wealth of information to help you make the most of those educational benefits.