Amanda Miller

Amanda Miller is an editor and writer for Military.com specializing in coverage of military and veteran pay and benefits. She became a journalist in the 1990s, began covering the military in 2007 for Military Times, and has since contributed to a number of military-oriented publications including Military Officer Magazine, The War Horse, and Air & Space Forces Magazine.

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Trump Orders DoD to Study School Choice Options for Military Families

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Capt. Joeseph Sarcone, Doctor of Optometry, demonstrates how to use the various equipment used in optometry with a technician at Naval Air Station II (NAS) Sigonella on May 13, 2019. Sarcone worked with many patients performing eye exams. (Katelyn Sprott/Air Force)

FEDVIP Open Season for Military and Retiree Health Insurance

FEDVIP offers vision insurance for active-duty family members and dental insurance for retired military members and their...

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Military Families Report No-Shows, Delays Amid Rollout of New Household Goods Shipment System

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2025 Veterans Pension Rates

If you’re a veteran with limited income and unable to work, you may qualify for a Veterans Pension for veterans with...

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Enroll in DoD's New Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts Starting March 3

Military service members can set aside up to $3,300 tax free for medical expenses starting in 2025, the first time the...

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The Best Personal Finance Tools and Resources for Military Households

These are some of the best resources of financial information and advice tailored to military service members.

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What to Do with Your 2025 Military Pay Raise

Being strategic with their pay raise can help service members stay out of predatory situations while staying out of debt for...

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2025 Military Clothing Allowances

A military clothing allowance helps pay for a uniform and other costs if appropriate clothes aren't provided. Learn about the...

2025 USAA Military Pay Deposit Dates

If you are a USAA customer, you can actually get your money before payday. Here are the USAA military pay dates.

2025 Navy Federal Military Pay Dates

Did you know you can get your pay early? If you’re a Navy Federal member, your money is available before payday.

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2025 Guide to Pay and Allowances for Military Service Members, Veterans and Retirees

A 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and an average 5.4% increase in the Basic Allowance for Housing are...

2025 Military Pay Dates

When will you get paid in the new year? Find out the 2025 military pay dates.

Your Military Pay Raise for 2025, Plus Veterans Pension and BAH Updates

Under the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, troops in the ranks of E-1 through E-4 will see a 14.5% raise next...

Naval Station Mayport, Florida, is giving one of its barracks buildings a makeover to help improve the quality of life for sailors at the installation. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jacob Sippel/Navy)

2025 Partial BAH Rates

Service members without dependents who live in government quarters receive BAH Partial.

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