Military Benefits Offered During Basic Training
Learn about the benefits available to service members during basic training, including healthcare, pay, and educational opportunities. Read more.
Military & Veteran Benefits
This generation of veterans and servicemembers have access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program, to the GI Bill you can save you 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.
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Veterans Crisis Line Gets Remote Work Exemption After Media Scrutiny
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has granted an exemption from a 2025 return-to-office mandate for federal employees. The exemption goes to employees of the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL). It follows a season of media scrutiny over the proposed back-to-work effort and how it may affect VA operations like the VCL. Why Remote Work Matters… Read more »
What to Expect from a VA Disability Claim Exam
A veteran who files a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs will be asked to submit medical evidence to support their claim and may be required to have a VA medical exam, formally known as a Compensation and Pension examination. This plays a crucial role in the VA’s decision-making process. It determines the… Read more »
Non-VA Veteran Benefits
There are plenty of benefits offered to qualifying vets through the Department of Veterans Affairs and state-level veteran agencies. Did you know there are other resources to find veteran benefits apart from those two resources? We examine some of them below. State/Local Government Agencies Offering Veteran Benefits Most states have an office dedicated to veterans’… Read more »
How Well Do You Know Your Military Benefits?
If you’re reading this, you are likely familiar with standard military benefits like healthcare and the GI Bill. But many lesser-known veteran benefits are designed to support service members and families. Take our quiz and test your understanding of these often-overlooked benefits, from financial protections to wellness programs. You may learn about a resource or… Read more »
VA Secretary on Veteran Benefits Cuts
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is trying to reassure veterans that their benefits are not being cut. This comes in the wake of concerns raised in the veteran community over firings, possible benefits cuts, and privacy issues related to a 2025 push to eliminate what some believe to be wasteful government spending. And those concerns… Read more »
Time is Running Out: TRICARE Online Patient Portal Deactivation
UPDATE: Time is running out for veterans and family members to download their legacy medical records from the old TRICARE system before it is deactivated in favor of the DoD’s replacement, MHS GENESIS. If you have electronic medical records in the TRICARE system you must download them by 1 April 2025 to avoid losing access… Read more »
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.
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 »