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By David Roza Jul 16, 2021

News

This Air Force infographic about leave answers no questions and may make you actively dumber

$700 billion defense budget and these are the nonsense graphics they make.

By Scott Murdock Apr 23, 2021

Gear

PCS: the basics about a permanent change of station

A PCS is an invitation to a new adventure. Master your move with these basics and the help of your installation relocation specialists.

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep

Dust off those running shoes.

By David Roza Mar 3, 2021

News

Don’t worry, your saved-up leave won’t disappear before you can use it

“No, the policy has not been revised since it was issued in April 2020."

By Meredith Mathis Dec 16, 2020

Career

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

Making little changes to the way you spend and save your money now can mean the difference between retiring and … Continued

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Oct 30, 2020

News

Marines can now earn up to $10,000 to volunteer as drill instructors and recruiters

Marines will be eligible for a new payout of up to $10,000 if they volunteer to serve as recruiters, drill instructors, or embassy guard detachment commanders

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Sep 11, 2020

News

Trump says service members won’t have to pay back deferred payroll taxes — if he wins

President Donald Trump pledged that service members and Defense Department civilians won't have to pay back the extra money that will be in their paychecks through the end of the...

By Jeff Schogol Sep 9, 2020

News

Trump’s tax break could hurt enlisted service members next year when the IRS docks their pay

'My advice to soldiers is, don’t spend the money if you don’t have to.'

By Jeff Schogol Sep 8, 2020

News

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

More money. More taxes.

By Jeff Schogol May 28, 2020

News

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

Trump will extend the federal orders from June 24 until mid-August.

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This Air Force infographic about leave answers no questions and may make you actively dumber

PCS: the basics about a permanent change of station

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep

Don’t worry, your saved-up leave won’t disappear before you can use it

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

Marines can now earn up to $10,000 to volunteer as drill instructors and recruiters

Trump says service members won’t have to pay back deferred payroll taxes — if he wins

Trump’s tax break could hurt enlisted service members next year when the IRS docks their pay

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

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