Remarriage Rules Relaxed for Surviving Spouses Seeking VA Benefits The popular DIC program is now available to more survivors
Deployment: Worst Case Scenario It's not good to think about, but it must be prepared for. If you die while you are on duty, you will want to make sure that...
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is a monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of certain deceased veterans.
New Law Makes Many Active Duty, Vets and Survivors Eligible for Free or Discounted Broadband Internet Eligible households also may be eligible for a $100 discount on a computer or tablet from Uncle Sam
Gold Star Lapel Buttons These gold star lapel buttons are a visual reminder of a family's sacrifice. Read more.
Survivor Support Organizations In times of tragedy and personal need there are many organizations available to provide aid and support.
Survivor Benefits Overview We make it easy to understand what the multiple benefits available to surviving family members of deceased veterans.
Gold Star Spouses Describe Pain of Losing Bereavement Benefits in Remarriage For Gold Star spouses, the pain of losing their husbands in the line of duty can be almost unbearable.
Gold Star Spouses Who Remarry Face Losing Survivor Benefits. This Bill Would Change That The Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act was introduced Thursday by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., and Seth...
The Military Death Gratuity Death gratuity is a one-time tax free payment for survivors to deal with financial hardships due to loss of a servicemember
Yes, an Air Force Recruit with Ties to a Hate Group Is Out. But the Military’s Extremism Problem Isn’t Fixed. The Air Force has kicked out a man who belonged to the white nationalist group Identity Evropa months after reporters...
Army Shooter Is First US Service Member to Win Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics First Lt. Amber English, a logistics officer and member of the Army Marksmanship Unit, bested Diana Bacosi of Italy, the 2016...
A $500 Rip It? How Grilled Cheese and Energy Drinks Fueled the Afghanistan Withdrawal Energy drinks and tobacco became hot commodities as residents at Bagram Airfield hunted for diminishing supplies before the U...
Air Force Suspends Using Body Cameras for Its Security Personnel The service estimates 13 units actively employed body cameras; nine had bought the equipment but had not activated them for...
Former Airman Who Leaked Details of Drone Program Sentenced, Will Serve Prison Time A former Air Force intelligence analyst has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking classified information.
