As Military Grows, VA’s Next Chapter Is About Scale, Innovation & Opportunity The U.S. military’s decision to grow in 2026 will shape the force for decades. Less visibly, but just as importantly, it will...
Video Shows Alex Pretti Giving Final Salute to Veteran He Treated in ICU Alex Pretti, shot and killed by federal agents on Saturday, was filmed honoring a veteran he cared for as a VA nurse during a...
Veterans Can Now Get VA Auto Grants Every 10 Years. Here's What Changed A disabled veteran who received a Department of Veterans Affairs automobile grant decades ago can now apply for another one.
Monthly Benefits for Survivors of Fallen Active-Duty Service Members When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of...
Lump-Sum Benefits for Survivors of Active-Duty Military Members Even military families often don’t know what benefits are available to the surviving family of an active-duty service member.
DePaul Student Unlocks Power of AI to Help Fellow Veterans Battling Homelessness Army veteran Chad King, having faced housing uncertainty, is hoping to help fellow veterans with a new AI tool to find...
Trump’s Criticism of NATO Soldiers in Afghanistan Angers Veterans Latest statements by the president saying NATO soldiers stayed off the front lines have angered veterans and political...
Ask Lacey: Is Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Taxed? Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) can be hard to wrap your head around, especially when it comes to taxes and...
Ask Lacey: How Can Veterans Get Free Cell Phones? The good news is, there are options to help you without jumping through a bunch of hoops.
Here's How to Maximize VA Benefits over Your Lifetime VA benefits can play a critical role in a veteran's financial plan. Here's a three-tiered look at how to make the most of...
Navy Commodore Relieved of Duties, First In Role To Lose Job in 2026 The relieved commodore lost the "trust and confidence" of superiors, will retain a staff position.
This Marine Married Chesty Puller’s Daughter and Was Recommended for the Medal of Honor at Khe Sanh In 1967, Vietnam, Capt. Bill Dabney chose the Marine unit closest to the enemy—an instinct that soon put him and his men at...
Pentagon Overhauls Military Moving System After Years of Family Complaints The Pentagon is overhauling its broken military moving system to centralize control, modernize technology and restore trust...
The Last Living Witness to Lincoln’s Assassination Told His Story on a 1950s Game Show Samuel J. Seymour was just five years old when he sat in the balcony at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, and heard the...
2026 Military Pay Charts Military service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise in 2026. Some senior officers may receive smaller percentages.