The Military's New Pet Transportation Policy: What It Means to You Military service members will be reimbursed for some of the costs of moving one dog or cat when moving on permanent change of...
The Community You Carry With You as a Military Spouse Military spouses understand “community” differently from most people. We build it, lose it and rebuild it faster than feels...
4 Steps to Maximize Your Holiday Budget By planning ahead and sticking to these four tactics, you can enjoy the spirit of the holidays without the stress of...
Should You Borrow from Your TSP Account? Financial experts don’t recommend taking out loans against retirement accounts such as the military’s Thrift Savings Plan...
Payment-Deferred Commissary Purchases on MILITARY STAR Cards Extended Through November The Army and Air Force Exchange Service announced that it was extending its “relief offer” of interest-free commissary...
The VA’s Home Refinancing Options for Military Members and Veterans If you've been thinking of refinancing your home loan, these brief descriptions will give you the background information...
Personally Procured PCS Moves Are Changing. Here’s What You Need to Know. If you’re considering a personally procured move (PPM) this year, how can you keep any potential out-of-pocket costs as low...
2025 Guide to Pay and Allowances for Military Service Members, Veterans and Retirees A 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and an average 5.4% increase in the Basic Allowance for Housing are...
Can I Pack This? The Items You Should and Shouldn't Ship with Your Household Goods This PCS Season Knowing what can and can’t be shipped, and what probably shouldn't be shipped, can make your move easier.
Military Spouses: Here’s What to Remember About Filing State Taxes As you get ready to file your 2025 taxes, here are some of the basics for military spouses to keep in mind.
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.