Military Report

Some Troops, Families Could Owe Thousands to Keep Tricare

Troops and family members who missed monthly Tricare premium payments due to a contractor swap Jan. 1 must make up missed payments.

Full Rundown on Veteran Family Benefits

Do you know your veteran family benefits? This new guide from Military.com spells out veteran family programs and entitlements.

Military Leaders Pledge to Keep Standards High as Ranks Grow

The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps plan to grow their active-duty ranks as part of their proposed fiscal 2019 budgets.

PCS Season Is the Perfect Time to Use Your 2018 VA Loan Benefit

The VA Loan Limits have increased again, now worth up to $453k financing. Now is the time to use this great benefit.

TRICARE Offers Vision Coverage and More

Beginning with the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season, beneficiaries enrolled in a TRICARE health plan will be eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).

Army Kicks Off Combined Resolve X

Nearly 3,700 servicemembers from 13 allied and partner nations are participating in Exercise Combined Resolve X.

SGLI/VGLI Enough? Get $100k Coverage from Only $7 a Month

Would your family survive if something happened to you? Get coverage customized to your family's needs.

Featured Discount: Microsoft Office for $9.95

As a service member, you are eligible to purchase your own copy of the latest Office Professional Plus 2016 and Office Home and Business 2016.

Reduce Your Rx & Out of Pocket Costs for 2018

Get a Tricare supplement that pays your cost shares and can pay 100% of covered excess charges. Get valuable coverage now.

Direct Deposit of Pay and Benefits: What You Need to Know

If you who get your government payments by direct deposit or EFT, you may wonder how to change your bank account information in case you move or change banks.

Ruling on 'Undiagnosed Pain' Case May Benefit Veterans

The U.S. Court of Appeals recently decided a case in favor of a veteran denied disability compensation for chronic service-related pain due to an unidentifiable condition.

New Military Vision Benefit: Do You Qualify?

A new vision insurance benefit will become available to military families and retirees next fall.

Two Veteran Categories Excluded from VA ID Card

Veterans of two services are unable to apply for the VA's new ID card because their services are not listed on the drop down menu.

Air Reserve Offers High Year Tenure Waivers

High year of tenure (HYT) extension and mandatory separation date (MSD) waivers allow eligible reservists to serve past their normal retirement date.

Earth Day and the Army's Mission

Earth Day's purpose is to encourage social and political action by drawing attention to the environment. How does this apply to the Army mission?

Navy Announces New Leadership College

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson has announced the formation of the College of Leadership and Ethics at the U.S. Naval War College.

Beware of Tax Scammers

Scammers and cyber thieves continue to use tax scams. Be wary of phone calls or automated messages from someone who claims to be from the IRS.

Military Kids Connect Website Has New Videos, Features

Military Kids Connect, a DoD program to help military children improve their psychological health, will release four new videos during April.

Navy Nixes Mandatory PCS Screening Policy

Citing an increase in orders lead time, the U.S. Navy has announced the cancellation of NAVADMINS 203/14.

AAFES 'Purple Up Day' for Military Kids

On April 18, the AAFES will offer free treats to any child who wears purple to participating Exchange restaurants worldwide.

Changes Made to Navy-Wide Advancement Exam

The PMK section of the Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) will transition to a stand-alone, once-per pay grade, electronically-delivered eligibility exam starting in October 2018.

Braille and Talking Book Program for Vets

The VA has partnered with the Library of Congress to promote the Braille and Talking Book Program for Veterans.

VA Benefits for Your Child

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several benefits for the children of veterans.

WWI Movie Debuts

The movie Journey's End has opened across the U.S. this month. Journey's End tells the story of Captain Stanhope and his British regiment during World War I.

Veterans Outreach in San Francisco

The American Legion is sponsoring a veterans outreach effort April 19-21 in the San Francisco area.

Air Reservists Can File Travel Claims Via myPers

The IR Travel and Pay offices will now accept pay and travel documentation via myPers.

Navy Offers JAG Scholarships

Active duty and full-time U.S. Navy support officers can apply for scholarships via the FY-19 Law Education Program (LEP).

VA Looking to Improve Prosthetic Services

The VA recently implemented a rapid response team to increase communication directly with veterans.

Navy-Wide Exam Eligibility Reinstated for Many

Sailors that were previously ineligible for advancement exams due to a Career Waypoint (CWAY) status of Denied Final Active (DFA) have been reinstated.

Three 'Stripes to Bars' Paths for Airmen

The U.S. Air Force offers three main paths for enlisted members to earn a commission.

WWI Memorials Awarded Grants

Fifty WW1 Memorials will be awarded grants and honored with the official national designation as 'WW1 Centennial Memorials'.

VA Offers Adoption Reimbursement

Veterans with a service-connected disability that results in infertility will now be able to receive reimbursement for adoption expenses.

Decision Ready Claims

VA's new Decision Ready Claims (DRC) program for disability compensation delivers decisions within 30 days.

VA Communicating with Vets on Compensation and Burial Claims

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has deployed the Centralized Benefits Communications Management Program (CBCM) nationally.