May is Military Appreciation Month
There’s something powerful about the way your footsteps have echoed through foreign lands and familiar neighborhoods alike. You’ve stood watch in times of peace and chaos, and you’ve carried... continue reading
Category: Veteran News
The Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act)
As a veteran, you've faced countless challenges in service to your country. Yet, one unseen adversary may have followed you home: PFAS exposure in the military happens more often than you think.... continue reading
83,000 VA Jobs at Risk: How Potential DOGE Cost-Cutting Plans Could Impact Your VA Benefits
83,000 VA Jobs at Risk: Will Cost-Cutting Plans Impact Your VA Benefits? The VA is set to cut approximately 83,000 employees in 2025, according to the Associated Press. This planned VA workforce... continue reading
Summary of Key Points The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of James Rudisill in Rudisill v. McDonough, allowing veterans with multiple service periods to access up to 48 months of G.I.... continue reading
The Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) Explained
The Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) is a web-based platform developed by the VA to modernize and streamline disability claims processing. By replacing outdated, paper-based methods... continue reading
White House Announces PACT Act Expansion
With the link to cancer and other illnesses in mind, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a PACT Act expansion on January 8, 2025, dedicated to widening the access to benefits and care for... continue reading
2025 Wells Fargo Military Pay Dates Calendar (Download or Print)
Wells Fargo allows service members to receive their military pay deposits up to two business days before the official military payday. This early deposit feature can help aid in financial... continue reading
Banks and Credit Unions Offering Early Pay Deposits for Military Members
Many banks and credit unions provide early direct deposit services for military personnel, granting access to funds ahead of the official military payday. While this list is not exhaustive, here... continue reading
2025 Chase Military Pay Dates Calendar (Download or Print)
Chase bank allows service members to receive their military pay deposits up to two business days before the official military payday. This early deposit feature can help aid in financial planning... continue reading
The BEST Military Spouse Benefits for 2025: What You Need to Know!
Military spouses are the unsung heroes behind our nation’s service members—providing strength, stability, and support while managing the demands of military life. Whether you’re navigating... continue reading
Official 2025 Military Pay Charts [Download]
With the negotiated 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law, U.S. military personnel will receive healthy pay increases in 2025. Here’s what military service members will... continue reading
2026 Military Pay Chart: Projected 3.8% Pay Raise
Military pay raises are always a critical topic for service members, retirees, and their families—and the projected 3.8% increase for 2026 has already sparked plenty of discussion. Recently... continue reading