Congress Eyes Extra Pay to Counter Wave of Suicides in Alaska and on Ships in the Yard The latest NDAA would provide new $200 monthly stipends to sailors on ships undergoing nuclear refueling and $300 stipends to...
VA Streamline Finance The VA’s Streamline Refinance program, also known as a “VA to VA” loan or Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan (IRRRL)...
8 Ways to Budget for Your Summer Vacation If you don't want to give up your summer vacation or spend a lot of money, follow these eight tips.
What Is a Payday Loan, and How Does It Work? While it may seem like easy money, these loans can be dangerous to your financial health.
Legislation Affecting Civilian Retirement Plans Coming Soon The new rules should make saving for retirement easier.
New Money for Troops Ordered to Move Out of Barracks Approved Following Airman's Suggestion Those forced to vacate barracks, dorms or ships may be eligible for several hundred dollars.
Target Just Announced a New Military Discount for the 4th of July A new Target military discount for the 4th of July will give veterans, active-duty, and Guard and Reserve service members and...
Senate Panel Adds Billions to Defense Budget But the Extra Money Wouldn’t Go to Troop Pay Raises A Senate panel has agreed to supersize President Biden’s defense budget request, but that money would not go toward a beefed...
Supercharging Military Pay Raises Because of Inflation Being Weighed in Congress With inflation hovering as high as 8.3%, lawmakers are signaling they expect to wrangle over a bigger raise for troops.
Some People May Face Reduced Social Security Benefits Avoid a surprise from two rules that could come into play if you or your spouse receive pensions from work where they did not...
Army Drops Requirement for High School Diploma Amid Recruiting Crisis The service announced that individuals may enlist without previously required education certifications if they ship to basic...
VA Employee Filmed Beating Patient Suspended Without Pay A patient advocate at the VA outpatient clinic at Fort McPherson, Georgia, was arrested in April for assaulting an elderly...
Mom ‘Horrified’ After Autopsy Shows Son’s Treatment During Navy SEAL ‘Hell Week’ Training Kyle Mullen died Feb. 4 after completing the grueling first phase of U.S. Navy SEAL training called “Hell Week.
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...
He Liked the Pro-America, Pro-Constitution Vibe. But He Liked the Rage, Too. Since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, where some 15% of the rioters had a military background, the military and veteran...
