Military Benefits

Explore how the government shutdown affects military and veteran services, including healthcare and pay for service members.

Understanding what happens if the federal government shuts down can help you anticipate effects on services and funding.

Explore how the DoD failed to properly vet the PCS moves contractor, affecting military relocations and families significantly.

Understand how long you can serve in the military and learn about enlistment terms and retirement options available to service members.

A permanent change of station move from an overseas base to a stateside assignment has unique challenges. Some arrive at their overseas duty station without a pet or a vehicle, for example, but may wish to return to the USA with one or both. Bringing pets, cars, and household goods back to the United States… Read more »

Explore the VA Cemetery Pre-Need Determination Program to secure burial benefits for veterans before the need arises.

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.