2023 National Defense Budget: More Money For Troops
The 2023 National Defense Budget has been approved, and it includes more money for troops. Find out what this could mean for you and your family. Read more.
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Thousands of Rural Pharmacies to Depart TRICARE Network
Thousands of rural pharmacies are set to depart the TRICARE network. Find out what this could mean for your health care and what you can do to prepare. Read more.
Is a Major Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Coming for Disabled Veterans and Retirees?
Disabled veterans and retirees may be in for a major cost-of-living adjustment. Find out what this could mean for your finances and how to prepare. Read more.
Military News For July 15, 2022
Military news is more than just the latest developments at the “tip of the spear” so to speak. This column discusses news that affects the military community including things that affect the military family, veteran rights, benefits, and more. Our news coverage here does include some news on current operations, but we focus more on… Read more »
3 Reasons Military Pay Increases in 2022
Learn more about 3 ways military pay and compensation will increase in 2022 and how that can affect your finances.
Basic Needs Allowance for Low-Income Service Members
As a provision of a new law, the Basic Needs Allowance will provide assistance to low-income military members with dependents.
New Legislation Impacting the Veteran Community
Find out how the recent legislation impacts the veteran community regarding maternity care, military health careers, and prejudice at the VA.
Military Benefit Changes for 2022
Military Benefit Changes for 2022 These are the changes that have been announced so far. Please keep checking back, as we will continue updating new changes to your military benefits for 2022. >> Looking for the latest info on military benefits? Go here for Military Benefits Changes and Updates for 2023 TRICARE Updates… Read more »
VA Extends Deadline for Gulf War Veterans’ Disability Claims
The VA extends disability deadline for Veterans suffering from Gulf War Syndrome. File claims before December 2026!
Status of COVID-19 Vaccination For Military Families
Military Families’ Covid-19 Vaccination Status The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has stated that staring in April, the COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be widely available to military families. During a virtual town hall hosted by Blue Star Families and the American Red Cross, Director of DHA Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place discussed the coronavirus and the… Read more »