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.

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2020 W-2 Distribution Schedule

When will your 2019 tax information be available? See the myPay schedule of posting and mailing dates.

SCRA Rental and Eviction Protection

The Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects your dependents from being evicted while you're serving your country

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act - SCRA

The SCRA provides protections for individuals entering, called to active duty in the military, or deployed.

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Here Are the Rules on Political Activity and Protests for Active-Duty Troops

Can military members participate in protests and rallies or be politically active? Here are the rules.

Maryland State Veteran Benefits

The state of Maryland provides several veteran benefits. We describe them on this page.

Navy Tuition Assistance

The Navy offers several programs to support your education goals including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses

2021 Military Pay Charts

Check out the 2021 US military pay scale charts for all ranks for active duty, as well as Reserve and Guard components.

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You May Be One of the Many Veterans Getting a Big Bill from the VA Next Month

Veterans who typically pay the Department of Veterans Affairs for their medical care might be hit with a big bill in January.

New Law Will Give Gold Star Families Free Park Access

All National Parks will be free to visit

Tricare Young Adult Program

Tricare Young Adult is a plan that qualified adult children can purchase after eligibility for regular Tricare coverage ends

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Why Military Veterans and Law Enforcement Joined the Capitol Insurrection

The deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 attracted a variety of far-right extremists who shared a devotion to Trump.

An American soldier and six South Korean civilians have been accused of stealing three Humvees from an unnamed U.S. base in South Korea and trying to sell them. (COURTESY OF SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY)

FBI Searches for Armored Military Vehicle in California

The Humvee was stolen from a National Guard Armory in a Los Angeles suburb.

A customer shops at NEX Pensacola, Florida.

DoD Cancels Plans to Let Thousands of Civilian Employees Shop at Exchange

The proposal to expand military exchange shopping privileges had been expected to be finalized in late 2020.

Soldiers hold folded American flags that will be presented to family members. (Elizabeth Fraser/Arlington National Cemetery)

After Years of Fighting, the Military Has Started Phasing Out 'Widow’s Tax'

Many survivors will see at least $400 more in their Feb. 1 annuity payments.

An airman stands in formation during a SERE Specialist Apprentice Course graduation ceremony.

After Training Changes, Air Force SERE School Sees Near-Historic Low Attrition

Typically, about half of each class washes out during the final apprentice course because of its demanding nature.

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