What troops need to know about the basic pay raise in 2025
All military members saw a significant pay raise in January 2025, but some troops will get even more this spring.
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What troops need to know about Basic Allowance for Housing in 2025
The military’s housing stipend, known as the Basic Allowance for Housing, increased by an average of 5.4% per person in January 2025.
VA to speed up health records system rollout, with new sites this year
A previous plan to deploy the controversial health records system to more VA hospitals in mid-2026 was short-sighted and slow, the new VA secretary said.
What service members need to know about retirement pay in 2025
Discover the latest developments in retirement pay for 2025.
No victims, shooter found after shots reported at Florida Navy station
A Florida sheriff says there are “no signs of an active shooter” and no injuries after police responded to a report of gunshots at Corry Station.
What troops need to know about the GI Bill, tuition assistance in 2025
The military helps troops and veterans achieve their educational goals with financial assistance offered through a number of programs.
What troops and retirees need to know about the VA home loan in 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program has been used by millions of service members and veterans since it took shape near the end of WWII.
‘Golden Dome’ success will require national buy-in, official says
Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein said the biggest challenge with President Trump's Golden Dome will be organizational collaboration.
VA secretary insists massive staff cuts needed to refocus department
Secretary Doug Collins confirmed leaders are looking at trimming 80,000 workers to slim down the growing VA bureaucracy.
What troops need to know about life insurance in 2025
Learn about the latest life insurance changes and more as part of Military Times' 2025 Pay and Benefits Guide.
Vets are speaking out on Trump administration’s plans to cut VA budget
A handful of veterans speaking to The Associated Press are divided over the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Everything troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2025
Tax deadlines are closing in fast. Here's everything military families need to know this season.
Troops booted over COVID vaccine show limited interest in rejoining
About 650 Marines and soldiers who were forced out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine have so far expressed interest in rejoining.
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 VA employees, memo says
An internal memo instructs top-level Veterans Affairs staff to prepare for an agency-wide reorganization in August.
Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine
U.S. officials said the pause may be lifted when Ukrainian officials show they're serious about pursuing an end to the war on Trump's terms.
What troops and retirees need to know about Tricare in 2025
The 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries have seen various changes in the Department of Defense health care program.
What troops need to know about commissaries and exchanges in 2025
Two benefits that continue to help those in the military community stretch their dollars are commissaries and exchanges.
