The following was provided by The American Legion.The chairmen of the House and Senate committees on veterans’ affairs, Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will attend The … [Read more...]
Many Will Lose TRICARE Prime on Oct. 1, 2013
January 10, 2013 | Terry HowellOn October 1, 2013 more than 171K retirees will be pushed off TRICARE Prime – the military's managed-care option. The policy change will affect retirees, their family members and military survivors … [Read more...]
Fiscal Cliff Deal Extends Wounded Warrior Tax Credits
January 04, 2013 | Terry HowellAmong other things, the fiscal cliff deal reached earlier this week extends the Returning Heroes and Wounded Warriors work opportunity tax credits through 2013.The original 2011 VOW Act tax … [Read more...]
TRICARE Payment Changes in Effect
January 04, 2013 | Terry HowellAs of Jan. 1, 2013, TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit /debit card or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from a linked bank account. Those … [Read more...]
$2,500 Education Tax Credit Survives the Fiscal Cliff
January 03, 2013 | Terry HowellThe $2,500 American Opportunity Tax Credit for college expenses was saved when Congress agreed on the deal to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff."The tax credit can help families to get up to … [Read more...]
2013 Pay and Allowances Now Official
December 31, 2012 | Terry HowellThe Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) released the 2013 Military Pay and Allowance charts. This year’s pay raise is 1.7% across the board, and the monthly basic allowance for subsistence … [Read more...]
The Military Advantage Minute: Military Resorts and Vacations
December 26, 2012 | Terry HowellUSAA, USNI, and Military.com have partner to provide a new series of helpful videos. Military.com and USAA launched a series of short videos designed to raise awareness of the need for … [Read more...]
Most Vets to See GI Bill Stipend Go Up
December 19, 2012 | Terry HowellThis week the Department of Defense announced the release of the 2013 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which go into effect Jan. 1, 2013. Overall rates will increase an average of 3.8 percent … [Read more...]
New Report Supports Commissary Benefits
December 18, 2012 | Terry HowellSource: The Military Resale and MWR Center for Research - Threats to Commissary and Exchange Benefits Challenged by New Report Repeated attacks on the commissary and exchange benefit that would … [Read more...]
2013 BAH to Increase 3.8% on Average
December 17, 2012 | Terry HowellSource: Department of Defense The Department of Defense released today the 2013 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2013. Overall rates will increase an average … [Read more...]
Chicago to Welcome Troops Home
December 13, 2012 | Terry HowellThis Satruday, Chicago will properly welcome home our Iraq War Veterans and show theiir continued support for our troops in Afghanistan at the 'Chicago Welcomes Home the Heroes Parade. ' While … [Read more...]
Fiscal Cliff: VA Likely to See Collateral Damage
December 11, 2012 | Terry HowellThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Gen. Eric Shinseki, recently shared his concern for the impact that sequestration (fiscal cliff) driven cuts will have on the Department of Veterans Affairs; this … [Read more...]
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