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.
In early March, the Department of Defense tried to terminate DoD labor union contracts via executive order. But a federal lawsuit filed in early July in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland challenges a directive from the Secretary of Defense that attempts to comply with that executive order by ordering the termination… Read more »
UPDATE: 7/6/2026: The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is reviewing a proposed settlement in a case called Freund v. Collins to correct legacy disability appeals closed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. If approved, the settlement would require audits and a notification process to reopen cases that the VA terminated between December 1990… Read more »
The Department of Defense (DoD) has canceled plans to privatize the military commissary system after months of analysis and industry feedback. Anthony Tata, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, confirmed the abandonment of the initiative in June 2026, during an American Logistics Association meeting. Pentagon Abandons Commissary Privatization Plans According to the DeCA… Read more »
Lawmakers have proposed a law that would hold the federal government accountable for military sexual assault and related issues within the military. Proposed Law Would Let Troops Sue DoD For Military Sexual Trauma The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act seeks to dismantle a decades-old protection that shields the Department of Defense from certain kinds of… Read more »
Over 60% of active-duty families paid $ 1,000 out of pocket for involuntary permanent change-of-station moves in a single year, just one of many financial burdens military families face each year, according to a survey by the Military Family Advisory Network. PCS Moves Cost Families Too Much: Military Family 360 Data Report The 2025 Military… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has many programs and benefits for those leaving military service. Some of these options are time-sensitive, and you may have a limited opportunity to apply for some VA benefits. Missing the official deadlines for these programs may result in a permanent loss of benefits such as disability payments and insurance… Read more »
The House Appropriations Committee approved the Defense Appropriations Act which has a proposed 7% pay increase for junior enlisted troops.
The Transportation Security Administration now provides free TSA PreCheck expedited screening to eligible disabled veterans under the VETS Safe Travel Act. Eligible travelers must complete a validation process to receive a fee waiver code before submitting their application. Free TSA PreCheck for Qualifying Disabled Veterans TSA PreCheck is an expedited security screening option at hundreds… Read more »
The SpouseWorks Fellowship is a Department of Defense program designed to bridge employment gaps for military spouses. Administered through Military OneSource and formerly known as the Career Accelerator, this program helps connect companies and job seekers. SpouseWorks Fellowship Program for Military Spouses This program runs for 12 weeks. It is a full-time commitment in which… Read more »
The Department of Defense established the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program to provide military spouses a network for “career readiness.” Department of Defense Announces SpouseWorks Over the years, aspects of SECO, such as the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship, have grown to provide financial relief for junior spouses pursuing technical fields. The… Read more »