Taxable and Non-Taxable Military Benefits
Military pay is taxable, but not all military benefits are. Some are excluded by law, including hostile fire pay and housing allowances. Find out 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.
FedEx Settles USERRA Guard/Reserve Class Action Lawsuit
Federal Express Corporation has reached a $900,000 class action settlement to resolve claims that the company failed to pay Guard/Reserve members during short-term military leave while compensating non-military workers for absences like jury duty and bereavement. FedEx Settles USERRA Guard/Reserve Class Action Lawsuit Plaintiffs Charlinda Williams, a former courier and Air National Guard sergeant, and… Read more »
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act Stalls In Senate
Learn about the obstacles facing the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act and its potential impact on veterans’ benefits.
Federal Trade Commission, AARP Warn of VA Impersonators
The Federal Trade Commission and the AARP are warning veterans and currently serving troops of military benefits scams targeting those about to transition from military to civilian life. Federal Trade Commission, AARP Warn of VA Impersonators The FTC warns that scammers may contact veterans, posing as VA officials supposedly authorized to collect fees for VA… Read more »
VA Announces Major AI Integration Through Partnership With Salesforce
The Department of Veterans Affairs has committed to integrating Artificial Intelligence into its operations through a partnership with Salesforce. VA Announces Major AI Integration Through Partnership With Salesforce Salesforce is a cloud-based Customer Relationship Management software company meant to help businesses manage sales, clients, and customer service. This company announced a three-year partnership with the… Read more »
House Passes 2027 NDAA, Senate Next
UPDATE August 4, 2026: According to multiple sources, congressional leaders and Senate Armed Services Committee members are conducting informal conference negotiations with House leaders to iron out differences between the Senate and House versions. Some congressional observers expect a final, reconciled Senate vote in late autumn or during the post-election session prior to the December… Read more »
DD214-1 Form Standardizes Guard and Reserve Discharge Paperwork
Traditionally, members of the Guard and Reserve had different requirements for service, career progress, and discharge than their active duty counterparts. But that’s been changing over the years with reforms and updated procedures. One of those reforms? Streamlining discharge documentation for the Guard/Reserve. DD214-1 Form Standardizes Guard and Reserve Discharge Paperwork DOD Instruction 1336.01, drafted… Read more »
DoD Memo Affirms Military Ban on Marijuana Use
Federal actions reclassifying marijuana do not change military drug prohibitions. That’s the official Department of Defense policy, released in a memorandum by Undersecretary of Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata, dashing the hopes of some in uniform that federal drug policy would be adjusted to reflect current societal norms in America. DoD Memo Affirms Military Ban… Read more »
TRICARE Express Scripts Faces Lawmaker Criticism
The current TRICARE pharmacy contract with Express Scripts expires at the end of the decade, with negotiations for the 2030 cycle currently underway. But there are complications. A Senate subcommittee is demanding independent financial audits of Express Scripts following allegations that the pharmacy benefit manager overcharges the military health system. TRICARE Express Scripts Faces Lawmaker… Read more »
How to Get a Military ID Card as a Surviving Spouse
Military spouses are entitled to dependent ID cards that provide access to military bases, AAFES stores, the Commissary, TRICARE, and more. Military spouses can use their ID cards to claim military benefits, as well as retail discounts and other perks. But what happens when the military member dies? Does the spouse lose their access, privileges,… Read more »