Pay & Benefits

Your 2022 Guide to Military Benefits

Service members need to know what military benefits have and haven't changed for 2022, whether it’s health care, retirement benefits, education, or housing.

How to use VA disability benefits to pay for dependents’ education

DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents' schooling.

2 days ago

Better pay for junior troops will be top focus of new House panel

The lawmaker leading the work said he hopes to propose major changes to military pay in early 2024.

3 days ago

Mil Money

Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far

"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate.

New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’

Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she'll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.

9 days ago

Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue

Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called "concurrent receipt" issue this session, following legislative successes last year.

13 days ago

Parents: Here’s your chance to speak your mind about DoD schools

The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.

13 days ago

Navy lays out new 12-week parental leave policy

Score one for Navy families.

13 days ago

Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry

The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.

2 weeks ago

Military spouses can now apply for ‘game changing’ employment program

DoD is paying spouses' salaries for a 12-week fellowship with private companies during the three-year pilot program.

3 weeks ago

An Army family doctor now leads the Defense Health Agency

Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland is the second soldier and first African American to lead the Defense Health Agency.

3 weeks ago

More pharmacies rejoin Tricare network. Are there enough?

An additional 4,356 independent pharmacies will rejoin the Tricare retail pharmacy network, effective Jan. 15.

3 weeks ago

It’s official: Military spouses to get employment relief after moving

There are more than 132,000 active-duty spouses in occupations that require licensing.

4 weeks ago