Veteran Benefits

On The Radar: Navy Secretary Out, Flu Shots No Longer Mandatory for Troops, Top Gun is Back

Weekly military news roundup covering Navy Secretary John Fallon's immediate departure during Iran tensions, the end of mandatory flu vaccination requirements...

Free Military Tax Prep: Filing Options That Help You Save More

Every year, people in the military community pay for services that are actually offered for free through programs provided specifically for them. Most Veterans...

ACCESS Act: Veterans Could Skip VA Wait Times for Faster Mental Health Care

The ACCESS Act could allow veterans to bypass lengthy VA wait times for mental health services. After surviving combat in Afghanistan, one veteran faced a...

TSA Honor Lane: Dedicated Security for Military Families

TSA's new Honor Lane provides expedited security screening exclusively for military members, veterans, spouses, and dependents. Available at Atlanta, DFW, San...

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account: Pre-Tax Medical Savings for Military

Military families can save hundreds on healthcare expenses with the Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HFSA). Available for active duty, reserves, and guard...

On the Radar: Pentagon Emergency Meeting, Government Shutdown & Military News

This week's military news roundup covers Defense Secretary Hegseth's urgent meeting with senior military leaders at Quantico, VA services continuity during...

On the Radar: Space Command Move, Guard Deployments & Navy Aviation Changes

Weekly military news roundup covering U.S. Space Command's relocation from Colorado Springs to Redstone Arsenal, National Guard deployments to Los Angeles and...

On the Radar: Immigration at Military Bases, Mortgage Relief & TSA Honor Lane

Weekly military news roundup covering immigration enforcement at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Fort Bliss, new veteran mortgage foreclosure relief...

VA Travel Reimbursement: Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Money Back

Learn the exact steps to get reimbursed for VA appointment travel. Covers qualification requirements (30% disability rating, service-connected care, income...

Supreme Court Eliminates Six-Year Cap on Veteran Disability Pay

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled to eliminate the six-year cap on retroactive CRSC payments, benefiting over 9,000 disabled veterans from all military...

Return To Base: Steve Weintraub | Vet Tix, Belonging, and Veteran Impact

Marine veteran and VetTix Chief Strategy Officer Steve Weintraub discusses how the largest veteran-focused nonprofit in the U.S. creates community and...

On the Radar: Iran Tensions, VA Rule Reversal & Return to Base

Military news roundup covering U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet evacuation from Bahrain amid Iran tensions, USS Abraham Lincoln readiness, VA's reversal of controversial...

On the Radar: VA Disability Rule Halt, Middle East Deployments & Air Force One Redesign

Military news roundup covering the VA's decision to halt enforcement of controversial disability evaluation rules after veteran groups raised concerns about...

On the Radar: $450B Defense Push, VA Toxic Exposure Bills & Olympic Athletes

This week's military news roundup covers House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers' push for $450 billion defense spending through budget reconciliation, new VA...

Military Pay in 2026: What Service Members and Veterans Need to Know

Every year, military pay and benefits are updated quietly. Most service members and Veterans don’t notice the changes until months later—if they notice at all....

On the Radar: Military Confidence Poll, TRICARE Deadline & Pearl Harbor

Weekly military news briefing covering declining public confidence in the U.S. military hitting a 6-year low according to the 2025 Reagan Defense Survey, the...