Military Benefits

A stateside military move is mostly a logistical challenge—getting your family and belongings from one U.S. location to another. An overseas move is more complex. It involves mandatory personal screenings and medical approvals that must be secured before the first box is ever packed. What are the differences between a stateside-to-stateside PCS and a stateside-to-overseas PCS? What types of allowances and other benefits are offered?

Understand the process of navigating Military Death Benefits after losing a loved one and ensure your family’s financial security.

Discover which weight loss medications are covered under TRICARE. Are medications like Ozempic, Zepbound, or Wegovy covered? Learn more.

Get clarity on your or your spouse’s military pay by finding out how to read a military pay chart for basic pay calculations.

The House and Senate have agreed on a new law, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. Also known as House Resolution 1815, this legislation establishes a VA Home Loan safety net program to help veterans avoid defaulting on and foreclosing on home loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA loans,… Read more »

If you’re an active-duty service member, veteran, or military family member who loves the outdoors, you’ll be happy to know that most states offer discounted or even free hunting and fishing licenses. Some states offer full license exemptions for disabled veterans only, while others provide steep discounts or let you buy at resident rates, even… Read more »

H.R. 1, the federal budget signed into law by the President on July 4, 2025, includes approximately $150 billion in funding for the Department of Defense, intended to modernize the armed forces and enhance national security. It also adds some $9 billion in military quality of life programs.What’s in H.R. 1? The bill contains is a great deal of information unrelated to military spending. What follows are highlights of the military-specific portions of the federal budget bill. Learn more.

Servicemembers, whether veterans or active duty military, you already know there are plenty of people out there trying to take advantage of you. Scammers don’t just throw random lines around — they specifically target military folks, veterans, and their families. VSAFE.gov is the government’s tool to help you spot these scams, get real information fast,… Read more »