Military Benefits for New Recruits
What can new recruits expect when they enlist in the US military? They will receive basic pay, healthcare, money for college, and other incentives and benefits. Learn more.
Military & Veteran Benefits
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.
Kroger Returns to TRICARE
Kroger Pharmacies have rejoined the TRICARE Pharmacy Program network in 2025, adding more than two thousand network pharmacies in the TRICARE system across 35 states. The re-expanded network comes after a conflict between Kroger and TRICARE. In late 2022, the Air Force issued a press release noting that Kroger’s departure was due to “changes to… Read more »
VA Health Chat App Connects Veterans With Non-Emergency Medical Help
The VA Health Chat app provides veterans with a fast, convenient way to connect with VA staff. Through this app, you can message VA staff for help with non-urgent health concerns, schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, and more. This service is available to veterans in all 18 VISNs, including U.S. territories, except for specific locations within… Read more »
Pentagon Clarifies Abortion Travel Policy
The Pentagon’s amended reproductive healthcare travel policy has been revised yet again to clarify specifically what it bans and what it does not. Under the original revision, the Pentagon seemed to rescind its reproductive healthcare services travel policy altogether. However, clarification since the original announcement seems to indicate (assuming the Pentagon doesn’t change its mind… Read more »
What Women Veterans Should Know About VA Healthcare
Women are critical in the U.S. military, serving in various capacities across all branches, in combat and elsewhere. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded its services to women in recent years, and if you aren’t sure what resources are available, here’s what you need to know about VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training (heaRT)… Read more »
Non-VA Healthcare Resources for LGBTQ+ Veterans
While the VA offers a range of healthcare services for eligible veterans, including LGBTQ+ individuals, knowing your non-VA healthcare resources is crucial as these options may supplement VA care. These resources may include specialized services not always available through the VA, or offer alternative options for those not eligible for VA benefits. Learn more.
What to Do If You Disagree with a VA Claim Decision
Find out what to do when you disagree with a VA benefits claim decision. Find the form and learn how to appeal your VA Claims.
Pentagon Ends Travel Support for Abortions
Update: The Pentagon has issued updated guidance on its reproductive healthcare travel policy. You can learn all about the new policy in our article on the Pentagon update. A 2025 policy change at the Department of Defense (DoD) has eliminated government-funded travel for service members seeking certain types of reproductive healthcare, including abortions. The decision… Read more »
VA Benefits for Women Veterans: PACT Act and Beyond
Women in the US military has grown to over 2 million veterans. The VA offers benefits designed to meet the unique needs of this population. Learn more.
VA Adds More Cancers to Service-Connected List
The passage of the PACT Act resulted in millions of veterans being given expanded access to VA healthcare and disability compensation. Some of the effects of that bill are being felt years after it was originally passed. In 2025, those effects included more diseases and medical conditions being added to a list of medical issues… Read more »