Earlier this week thousands of Guard troops were forced to relocate to a cold parking garage in D.C. after they protected our Capitol the last two weeks. The decision naturally sparked mass outrage across the nation. After seeing the troubling photos that went viral of the troops in the parking garage, several governors had enough […]
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These 3 Cities Have Been Declared Best for Veterans
Updated January 21, 2021 There are more than 19.5 million veterans currently living in America, according to the Veterans Association. Where you live can greatly impact your access to solid employment, healthcare, and a good quality of life. A new report has just been released that analyzed what the best U.S. cities are for veterans […]
Military Retirees and Families Are Getting an Extension on ID Card Renewals
Military families and retirees will now be able to access benefits through June 2021 using ID cards that expired this year. The extension was issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Big News: New law REMOVES VA home loan limit for veterans! Confirm eligibility for payment adjustment in 60-seconds. Generally, people would be required to […]
Over 1 Million Military Retirees and Spouses Can Now Get Their COVID Vaccine
If you are one of the 1 million plus Tricare for Life beneficiaries and are over 75-years-old, you are now eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine. Tricare announced the news on its website Thursday. They are instructing people to contact their local military hospital or clinic to get informed on the vaccination process. Availability may […]
National Guardsmen Deploying to the Capitol Now Armed with Lethal Weapons
The Pentagon has approved National Guardsmen deploying to Washington, D.C. to carry lethal weapons. The troops are being sent to protect the Capitol and will stay through the inauguration in response to fears that armed protesters may attack. Previously the Guardsmen were only carrying protective gear. What specific weapon they will be carrying now isn’t […]
Thousands of Military Retirees Are About to Find Out They Have No Tricare Select Coverage
Nearly 175,000 military retirees and family members may soon find out they have lost their Tricare Select coverage. Starting this year, retirees were required to pay a new monthly enrollment fee to keep their Tricare Select coverage. But about 20 percent of beneficiaries have not set up a payment plan to continue their coverage, which […]
Here Are Your 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates
Defense officials have revealed that beginning in January 2021 the Basic Allowance for Housing rates will rise by 2.9 percent for service members, on average. The increase in BAH does not guarantee you will see that exact rate increase. However, if a particular area you are in happens to see a decrease in the BAH […]
You May Be One of the Many Vets Getting a Large Bill from the VA in January
A number of veterans will be hit with a big unexpected bill from the VA this month, and the reason why has military members and families quite frustrated. Back in April the VA decided to stop collecting payments from many veterans for their medical care. This included payments for copays. Now the VA has announced […]
Troops to Get More Time to Pay Back Deferred Taxes Under New Provision
Come January, military members may now see a much smaller decrease in their paychecks. The funding bill and coronavirus relief package released by Congress has a provision that would give troops up to a year to pay back taxes that have been deferred from their paychecks. Initially they were going to only have four months […]
Military Paychecks Will Be Smaller in January. Don’t Panic Yet
Most members of the military will get a base pay increase beginning in January, however their take home pay will be smaller temporarily. But don’t panic, here’s why. An order signed back in August deferred certain taxes for both military members and civilians. This action gave you an increase in your 2020 paycheck, but requires […]