Should You Leave the Military Early? If you're considering leaving the military early, there are a number of questions you should ask yourself.
Why Does His New Wife Have Military Benefits? A military veteran wonders why her newly married friend has military health care. The answer is simple. Read more.
Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance Surviving spouses, whose SBP annuity has been offset by DIC may be eligible for a Special Allowance to make up for it.
SBP Former Spouse Coverage SBP allows coverage for former spouses. Costs and benefits under this option are identical to those for spouse coverage.
Ready to Retire Early? Here are Your Options You can make penalty free withdrawals from your qualified retirement plan(s). And, U.S. military reserve and National Guard...
Two More States Stop Taxing Military Retired Pay Indiana and North Dakota join the growing list of states that don't tax retired military pay, pushing the number of states on...
Military Retirement Paychecks Retirees residing in the United States can have their paychecks sent by EFT to a financial institution.
Can I Get Unemployment when I Retire from the Military? Unemployment benefits may be available to retirees, under certain circumstances.
Thrift Savings Plan Makes Online Access Easier for Deployed Service Members The popular retirement savings plan can now be accessed while in the field or aboard ship.
Military Moves, School Enrollment and Spouse Employment Were Upended by Tuberville Promotions Blockade For the bulk of 2023, Tuberville placed the hold on all nominations for general and flag officers, which must be approved by...
Navy Officer Charged with Murdering Wife Last Year in Japan Hotel The family of Jesse Olsen said the Navy has provided little support since notifying Olsen's parents of the news.
Pentagon Will Use Health Screenings, Commanders to Ferret Out Trans Troops for Separations Despite the unresolved legal challenge, defense officials now say that they plan to utilize the military's regular health...
'They Don't Care About My Kids': Marine Families Take Military to Court After Child Abuse at Yuma Day Care In November, the families filed a federal tort claim, which allows individuals to litigate against the government. The filing...
One Trillion Dollars?! Nine Charts to Help Demystify the Pentagon's Budget Golden Dome, shipbuilding, warrior ethos: Here’s your primer to start following the Defense Department’s billions.
