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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

By Jeff Schogol May 28, 2020

News

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

The Pentagon should have guidance on hazardous duty pay within the next 30 days.

By Jeff Schogol May 20, 2020

News

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

The federal government and National Guard are friends with no benefits.

By Gina Harkins, Military.com May 6, 2020

News

Troops supporting the US COVID-19 pandemic response should get hazard pay, senator says

Republican Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a retired member of the Iowa National Guard and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, has...

By David Roza Apr 30, 2020

News

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

Usually it costs money to get meds delivered at home through TRICARE. This bill aims to change that.

By Patricia Kime, Military.com Apr 17, 2020

News

Pentagon approves ketamine-based antidepressant for some patients

Spravato, the controversial ketamine-based nasal spray used to treat severe depression, will be available to Tricare beneficiaries on a case-by-case...

By Jeff Schogol Apr 16, 2020

News

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

Troops won't have to worry about losing extra leave they have racked up during the COVID-19 travel restrictions

By Nelson Akeredolu, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Apr 16, 2020

Veterans Benefits

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

C.R.E.A.M.

By Amy Bushatz, Military.com Apr 10, 2020

News

Will troops continue to receive special pays amid the COVID-19 pandemic? It depends

Troops who receive special types of compensation, such as hazardous-duty pay, could continue to receive that money in their paychecks...

By Amy Bushatz, Military.com Feb 19, 2020

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

Pentagon officials on Wednesday released a list of military treatment facilities and clinics that will no longer provide care to...

By Carl Forsling Jan 23, 2020

Vultures' Row

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

[shortcode-Op-Ed-disclosure] A recent RAND study on military compensation has recently garnered some attention, with the main takeaway of many being...

By Steve DeVane, The Fayetteville Observer Dec 13, 2019

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

Average pay, housing and subsistence allowances will increase for members of the military in 2020, the Pentagon announced Thursday

By James Clark Dec 10, 2019

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

Gold Star family members might finally see an end to the so-called "Widows Tax" thanks to the National Defense Authorization...

By Amy Bushatz, Military.com Dec 6, 2019

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A massive Tricare glitch billed thousands of patients 100 times more than their premium

A massive billing glitch in Tricare's East region, managed by Humana, on Thursday slammed about 25,000 beneficiaries with premium charges...

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Nov 24, 2019

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Air Force dramatically scales back Selective Retention Bonus

Officials said nearly 40 Air Force Specialty Codes were removed from the list. By comparison, airmen in 117 career fields...

By Haley Britzky Nov 7, 2019

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Political squabbling over the defense budget may screw you out of your hard-earned benefits

You probably didn't want them anyway ... right?

By Jim Absher, Military.com Oct 11, 2019

Veterans Benefits

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

Military retirees, those who receive disability or other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, federal retirees and social security...

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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

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

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

Troops supporting the US COVID-19 pandemic response should get hazard pay, senator says

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

Pentagon approves ketamine-based antidepressant for some patients

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

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

Will troops continue to receive special pays amid the COVID-19 pandemic? It depends

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

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

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

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

A massive Tricare glitch billed thousands of patients 100 times more than their premium

Air Force dramatically scales back Selective Retention Bonus

Political squabbling over the defense budget may screw you out of your hard-earned benefits

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