Benefits &amp; Pay (Page 3)

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

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Opinion: Veterans who stormed the Capitol should lose their federal benefits Opinion: Veterans who stormed the Capitol should lose their federal benefits

By Steve Wahle

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted 3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jan 18, 2021

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Congress overrides Trump’s veto of defense policy bill, clearing the way for troops to get special pay Congress overrides Trump’s veto of defense policy bill, clearing the way for troops to get special pay

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

A New Lifetime GI Bill Is Likely To Become Law. Here’s How It Will Impact Vets A New Lifetime GI Bill Is Likely To Become Law. Here’s How It Will Impact Vets

By Adam Weinstein

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

Save your military pay now, so you’re not paying for it later Save your military pay now, so you’re not paying for it later

By Ashley Snipes

Updated on Jan 3, 2021

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Navy Reservists are getting a brand new payment system Navy Reservists are getting a brand new payment system

By Patrick Baker

Updated on Jan 1, 2021

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The Army is modernizing its payment systems The Army is modernizing its payment systems

By Mark Orders-Woempner

Updated on Jan 1, 2021

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Trump vetoes defense policy bill that authorizes special pay for troops Trump vetoes defense policy bill that authorizes special pay for troops

Updated on Dec 23, 2020

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Troops will still get a pay raise if Trump vetoes the National Defense Authorization Act Troops will still get a pay raise if Trump vetoes the National Defense Authorization Act

Updated on Dec 5, 2020

Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

‘Forever’ GI Bill Isn’t Always Forever, Under New DoD Guidance ‘Forever’ GI Bill Isn’t Always Forever, Under New DoD Guidance

Updated on Dec 1, 2020

History

The march of the Bonus Army and the G.I. Bill The march of the Bonus Army and the G.I. Bill

By Patrick Baker

Updated on Nov 29, 2020

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New legislation would expand VA healthcare for service members exposed to burn pits, toxic substances New legislation would expand VA healthcare for service members exposed to burn pits, toxic substances

Updated on Nov 24, 2020

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We need to talk about that study claiming that US troops are ‘overpaid’ We need to talk about that study claiming that US troops are ‘overpaid’

By Carl Forsling

Updated on Nov 22, 2020

History

The march of the Bonus Army The march of the Bonus Army

By Patrick Baker

Posted on Nov 5, 2020

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

Posted on Oct 20, 2020

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

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Eligibility changes could be coming to Arlington. Here’s what you need to know Eligibility changes could be coming to Arlington. Here’s what you need to know

Posted on Sep 17, 2020

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The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 9, 2020

Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year Your paycheck is about to get bigger, but the IRS is going to stick it to you next year

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

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Trump rejects proposal to cut military healthcare by $2.2 billion Trump rejects proposal to cut military healthcare by $2.2 billion

Posted on Aug 18, 2020

Family of murdered ROTC graduate will likely receive death benefits thanks to new legislation Family of murdered ROTC graduate will likely receive death benefits thanks to new legislation

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

Culture

We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19 230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 5, 2020

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet

Posted on May 30, 2020

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Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits Trump to extend orders for National Guardsmen, who will be eligible for federal benefits

Posted on May 28, 2020

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US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards US troops responding to the COVID-19 pandemic could receive hazardous duty pay and awards

Posted on May 28, 2020

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Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits Thousands of National Guardsmen activated for COVID-19 will be one day short of qualifying for federal benefits

Posted on May 20, 2020

Honors on hold: Cemeteries postpone full military honors for veterans during pandemic Honors on hold: Cemeteries postpone full military honors for veterans during pandemic

Posted on May 18, 2020

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A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 30, 2020

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Troops can now retain 120 days of unused leave so that COVID-19 doesn’t ruin their travel plans Troops can now retain 120 days of unused leave so that COVID-19 doesn’t ruin their travel plans

Posted on Apr 17, 2020

Here are all the financial resources for troops and veterans hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic Here are all the financial resources for troops and veterans hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on Apr 16, 2020

COVID-19 relief bill contains nearly $20 billion for veterans COVID-19 relief bill contains nearly $20 billion for veterans

Posted on Mar 25, 2020

Deported veterans have trouble accessing their benefits, so San Diego is building a Vet Connect station in Tijuana to help them out Deported veterans have trouble accessing their benefits, so San Diego is building a Vet Connect station in Tijuana to help them out

Posted on Mar 11, 2020

Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families

Posted on Feb 20, 2020

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The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

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Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees

Posted on Feb 8, 2020

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The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

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Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

5 hacks for planning your leave on a budget 5 hacks for planning your leave on a budget

Posted on Dec 24, 2019

Veteran sentenced to prison for threatening lawmaker who refused to discuss his VA benefits Veteran sentenced to prison for threatening lawmaker who refused to discuss his VA benefits

Posted on Dec 22, 2019

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A new study says troops might be overpaid A new study says troops might be overpaid

Posted on Dec 21, 2019

Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire? Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD

Posted on Dec 17, 2019

It’s official: the largest military pay raise in nearly a decade is coming your way It’s official: the largest military pay raise in nearly a decade is coming your way

Posted on Dec 13, 2019

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An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt. An Army colonel’s alleged abuse saddled his wife with ongoing medical needs. Escaping him could bring that care to a screeching halt.

Posted on Dec 12, 2019

The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

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A new law could finally force DoD to compensate troops who suffered from military doctors’ mistakes A new law could finally force DoD to compensate troops who suffered from military doctors’ mistakes

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

Florida lawmakers want to give veterans medical marijuana cards for free Florida lawmakers want to give veterans medical marijuana cards for free

Posted on Nov 19, 2019

5 hacks for raising your credit score 5 hacks for raising your credit score

Posted on Nov 12, 2019

4 military money saving hacks 4 military money saving hacks

Posted on Nov 2, 2019

Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

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The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

Brace yourselves: some Tricare drug costs will see a major increase next year Brace yourselves: some Tricare drug costs will see a major increase next year

Posted on Oct 4, 2019

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USCIS is reducing when and where naturalization services are available to US troops around the world USCIS is reducing when and where naturalization services are available to US troops around the world

Posted on Sep 30, 2019

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A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020 A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 20, 2019

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Senators introduce bill that would allow service members to sue for medical malpractice Senators introduce bill that would allow service members to sue for medical malpractice

Posted on Sep 10, 2019

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The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

6 things to do with your bonus 6 things to do with your bonus

Posted on Aug 22, 2019

Scammers are fooling troops into buying cars at fake online military exchanges Scammers are fooling troops into buying cars at fake online military exchanges

Posted on Aug 18, 2019