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.
At first, it’s easy to confuse a passport with a visa, but knowing the difference matters when planning official and leisure travel. What do military families need to know about these two documents before they need them? Passport vs. Visa: Basic Differences The federal government issues a U.S. passport to prove U.S. citizenship while abroad… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a waiver that will cover three months of life insurance premiums for thousands of former military personnel starting November 1, 2026. People with active Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) will pay $0 in premiums for November 2026, December 2026, and January 2027. Full insurance protection stays in place throughout the… Read more »
The Department of Defense established the Personal Property Activity to reform military PCS moves across the armed services. For decades, individual service branches ran a patchwork of joint personal property shipping offices and claims operations under the Defense Personal Property Program. Military members and families PCSing stateside or overseas now have a central DoD office… Read more »
A plan to automatically enroll men in the military draft has stalled after the quiet withdrawal of proposed federal regulations, leaving the Selective Service System without a proposed automatic military draft enrollment option before a deadline Congress set expires. Automated Military Draft Proposal On Hold For Now Dec. 19, 2026, was the original target date… Read more »
Explore the details of TRICARE orthodontic coverage, including age limits and costs associated with the TRICARE Dental Program.
A federal watchdog issued a report finding that VA claims processors made mistakes in about one-third of the cases examined in a review of VA claim decisions from 2024, some of which left veterans and families without federally required advance notice. The same system also erroneously paid millions of dollars, according to the VA Inspector… Read more »
Thousands of military care packages sent from loved ones to military members in combat zones are (at press time) stranded in transit. Military members in hostile fire zones related to the war of choice in Iran are not getting regular mail service, according to multiple sources. As combat operations expand, the Military Postal Service Agency… Read more »
Commissaries faced a significant refrigeration disruption. Discover the impact on meat and dairy sales across the military. Learn more.
The Purple Heart may be the oldest military decoration in the United States, honoring those wounded or killed in action. Unlike medals for valor, which may depend on the recommendation of a commander, the Purple Heart is awarded to any service member who meets the requirements of the award. The Purple Heart is similar to… Read more »
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the Department of Defense. The President presents it in the name of Congress to members of the armed forces who distinguish themselves through acts that came at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. The Medal of Honor is reserved… Read more »