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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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, right, offers a silent prayer during a ceremony

77 Years After Battle's End, Okinawa Wants US Base Reduced

Okinawa is marking the 77th anniversary of the end of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.

Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Army Officer Overseeing Safety Gets Prison Sentence After Private's Death on Firing Range

An Army officer was found negligent and sentenced to four months in prison for failing to follow safety procedures at a Fort...

Entrance to the Fort McPherson VA Clinic.

VA Employee Caught on Camera Beating, Kicking Veteran Patient in Head

The employee, a patient advocate at a VA clinic in Atlanta, was arrested in April and charged with assault.

Soldier 'Sextortion' Cases Surged During the Pandemic, Army Statistics Show

In 2022, Army CID says that it has already received 61 reports of sextortion nearing the year's midpoint.

Capitol Hill stock photo taken in Washington D.C.

Inflation Bonuses for Troops Make it into Sweeping Defense Bill

Bonuses to help low-paid service members cope with rising consumer prices are a step closer to reality.

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