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Guard and Reserve Military Burial Benefits

Military burial benefits for American servicemembers are offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to assist families dealing with the death of a loved one. Eligibility for these benefits may vary depending on whether the deceased was an active duty, Guard, or Reserve member. Those who qualify for military… Read more »

Guard and Reserve Pay Frequently Asked Questions

How much do you know about National Guard and Reserve pay? If you are considering a move from active duty to the National Guard or the Reserve, you’ll want to see how that pay differs from current active duty military pay, and you may even need to know how it stacks up to a civilian… Read more »

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Comparing GI Bill Benefits: Active Duty vs. Guard/Reserve

Which GI Bill is better? Do members of the Guard and Reserve get different options than those on active duty? Are the requirements identical or different? We examine the similarities and differences between GI Bill programs below.

What GI Bill Do I Have?

“What GI Bill do I have?” That may not seem like a common question; most are fully informed about the nature of the current GI Bill program when informed about their benefits.