OpinionImproving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari7 hours ago
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fallThe high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.By Leo Shane III14 days ago
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better careNew Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowanceBringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concernsLawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s leadPreviously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Some vets got double housing stipends due to flaw in jobs programOfficials have no plans to try and recoup the money, noting that no laws appear to have been violated by the doubled stipend payments.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Archives clears backlog of veteran record requests caused by COVID-19The number of overdue requests had surpassed 600,000 in recent years, causing concern among vets.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Single parent vets struggle to access post-military benefitsResearchers recommend more targeted services to help those veterans understand and use available help.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew onlineAbout 1 million military family members, retirees and others now benefit from the change.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Fed retirement plan ends year with positive returnsHere’s how the TSP did in December.By Molly Weisner4 months ago
Disability payouts help some vets earn more than healthy peersVeterans with low disability ratings see higher income than non-disabled peers, but individuals with significant health issues lag far behind.By Leo Shane III5 months ago