Benefits

Navigating the many military benefits can be daunting and confusing. The following are our latest articles relating to military benefits news along with articles to assist active duty, veteran and retired service members and their families.

The Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor recipients are given special privileges and benefits.

A view of Fort Jackson's on-post housing in South Carolina.

Retirees, Civilians, Want to Live in Base Housing? Yes, You Can!

While some of us couldn't wait to get out, some can't wait to get in.

Prepare for Your PCS Move with Pets

While planning for a PCS, don't forget your four-legged family members.

Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)

DEERS is a computerized database of military sponsors, families and others worldwide who are entitled to TRICARE benefits.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough testifies before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs

VA Weighs Limiting Access to Outside Doctors to Curb Rising Costs

VA Secretary Denis McDonough said he would consult the future under secretary for health on how to handle the rising cost of...

Get the Facts on Getting College Credit for Service

Most veterans have been told that they can get college credit for military service. But, most never get the whole story.

The Joint Services Transcript

The Joint Services Transcript (JST) provides a description of military schooling and work history in civilian language.

Paying for School with Federal Aid

Effective July 1 student loan interest rates decrease, and the Pell Grant maximum amount increases.

SGLI Disability Extension

The SGLI Disability Extension allows totally disabled veteran keep SGLI free for up to 2 years after discharge.

Pocket watch with words "life insurance" on face

Military Life Insurance - SGLI

SGLI is a program of low cost group life insurance available to all members of the Uniformed Services.

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Ukrainian platoon commander Mariia talks to her soldiers.

'Hell on Earth': Ukrainian Soldiers Describe Eastern Front

Ukrainian soldiers returning from the front lines in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region describe life during what has turned...

Visitors walk outside the Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill.

Supreme Court Sides with Army Reservist Who Lost State Job over Burn Pit-Related Illness

In a 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that states yield their immunity from lawsuits in order to maintain a national military...

Sixty future soldiers receive the oath of enlistment before the 77th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. in Colorado.

Army Swiftly Backpedals on Policy Dropping High School Diploma Requirement

The Army has swiftly reversed a new policy that would have allowed potential recruits to enlist into the force without a high...

Space Force Guardians celebrate with their peers during graduation.

They Graduated Space Force Boot Camp. What Comes Next for Them, and the Service, Is Less Clear.

Space Force continues to carve out its own identity after being created in 2019.

Japanese Coast Guard vessels and boats sail alongside a Japanese activists' fishing boat

Japan Sights China, Russia Warships near Disputed Islands

Japan protested to Beijing after spotting Chinese and Russian warships just outside its territorial waters around the...

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