Over 60% of active-duty families paid $ 1,000 out of pocket for involuntary permanent change-of-station moves in a single year, just one of many financial burdens military families face each year, according to a survey by the Military Family Advisory Network. PCS Moves Cost Families Too Much: Military Family 360 Data Report The 2025 Military… Read more »
The House Appropriations Committee approved the Defense Appropriations Act which has a proposed 7% pay increase for junior enlisted troops.
The SpouseWorks Fellowship is a Department of Defense program designed to bridge employment gaps for military spouses. Administered through Military OneSource and formerly known as the Career Accelerator, this program helps connect companies and job seekers. SpouseWorks Fellowship Program for Military Spouses This program runs for 12 weeks. It is a full-time commitment in which… Read more »
The Department of Defense established the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program to provide military spouses a network for “career readiness.” Department of Defense Announces SpouseWorks Over the years, aspects of SECO, such as the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship, have grown to provide financial relief for junior spouses pursuing technical fields. The… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a foreclosure-avoidance option to help veterans, service members, and surviving spouses keep homes purchased with a VA Loan during a temporary financial hardship. The VA Partial Claim Program allows borrowers with VA-backed mortgages to bring delinquent loans current without changing their monthly payments or interest rates. VA Announces… Read more »
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit says the Trump administration may not continue to enforce a Defense Department policy that barred transgender troops from serving in the military. The panel ruled 2-1 that the policy illegally excluded service members based on gender identity. D.C. Appeals Court… Read more »
When summer is officially here, there’s no better way to beat the heat than by enjoying your favorite water activities. Top surf and water sport brands have exclusive military discounts on everything from high-performance surfboards to scuba gear. Here is a breakdown of the best deals available to active-duty members, veterans, and military families. Military… Read more »
Explore the details of the NDAA 2027 draft, proposing over $1 trillion in defense funding and significant pay raises.
On January 1, 2025, TriWest Healthcare Alliance replaced Health Net Federal Services as the TRICARE contractor for the region under the Department of Defense’s next-generation T-5 contract. This affected TRICARE enrollees in 26 states and required moving historical enrollment data, billing logs, and medical files for millions of military personnel, retirees, and families into a… Read more »
Update: The House of Representatives has approved the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, which is intended to increase financial support for Gold Star families and severely injured veterans. It also expands VA loan options for Guard/Reserve members. The Act passed with a 235-179 vote and is now with the Senate. The… Read more »