This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save money, enhance your career opportunities, and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
TRICARE provides insurance coverage for durable medical equipment (DME) when a care provider says the equipment is medically necessary. This benefit applies to those enrolled in TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, and TRICARE For Life. Do you or a loved one covered under TRICARE need DME? To qualify for coverage, the equipment must withstand repeated use,… Read more »
The federal government is attempting to implement policy changes and reorganizations that could contribute to job losses for veterans in the civil service and at the Department of Veterans Affairs. One is a proposed overhaul of federal layoff procedures, and the termination of union contracts at major agencies has raised protests from veteran advocacy groups… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has restarted the rollout of its troubled Oracle Health electronic health record (EHR) system. The restart began in April, 2026, ending a three-year operational pause that began in April 2023 due to difficulties getting the system up and running. VA Resumes Rollout of Troubled Electronic Health Record System This… Read more »
Military medical retirement is a process that transitions service members when a medical condition renders them unfit for military duty. The condition may or may not be combat-related. Military medical retirements can be initiated for injuries, illnesses, or other medical conditions, whether service-connected or not. Unlike a standard retirement based on twenty years of service,… Read more »
The White House has released its Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal. It contains a plan to increase national defense spending to $1.5 trillion, a 44% surge that stands in contrast to a proposed $73 billion reduction in non-defense discretionary spending. Learn more.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting $488.5 billion for its 2027 budget, an 11% increase over the previous year, intended to fund healthcare services and disability benefits for millions of former service members. VA Submits $488 Billion 2027 Budget Proposal The 2027 proposal includes, but is not limited to, $183 billion for discretionary spending,… Read more »
The VA and IBM offer the military community a partnership called SkillsBuild to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military families translate their military experience into jobs in high-growth industries. Unlike transition and career-building models that rely on the GI Bill, SkillsBuild operates as a no-cost, high-impact credentialing platform focused on immediate skill acquisition in fields such… Read more »
The Pentagon has authorized hazardous duty / combat zone pay for United States troops in the Indian Ocean and at Diego Garcia. This hazardous duty pay update follows a March 20, 2026, missile attack when Iran targeted the area. The authorization affects thousands, including those permanently assigned to the Diego Garcia Naval Support Facility and… Read more »
The TRICARE Extended Care Health Option, known as ECHO, is a resource for Exceptional Family Member program families who require services beyond the scope of standard TRICARE coverage. TRICARE updated its guidance for this program in 2026, clarifying how families can access these benefits. >> Never miss benefits news and updates that are important to… Read more »
The Department of Defense has launched the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, designed to provide service members with direct access to their personal environmental and occupational toxic exposure history related to military service. This initiative is part of a larger federal effort to address military toxic exposures and give troops the documentation required to secure healthcare… Read more »