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Military Retirement Pay and Divorce

Navigating Military Retirement Pay and Divorce can be challenging. Find out about entitlements and financial changes involved.

PCS Moves: Stateside Vs. Overseas Permanent Change of Station Moves

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?

TRICARE Weight Loss Drug Coverage Changes

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

How to Read a Military Pay Chart

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

VA Home Loan Reform Act Passed by House and Senate

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 »

Military Discounts on Hunting and Fishing Licenses By State

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 »

Military Pay Charts 2026

Military pay charts for 2026, which include a 3.8% increase from the previous year. Learn more at myMilitaryBenefits.

Guard and Reserve BAS

Do members of the National Guard or Reservists qualify for BAS? The Basic Allowance for Subsistence or BAS is a military benefit paid to servicemembers while serving on active duty. According to the DoD, BAS is designed “to offset the cost of food for service member” and is rooted in military tradition when “the military… Read more »