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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Military Child Care Fees

These are the Defense Department's child-care fees for 2024-2025.

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2025 Mileage Rates for Official Travel

Here are the latest PCS and TDY/TAD privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rates.

2025 Dislocation Allowance Rates

The purpose of the Dislocation Allowance is to partially reimburse a service member for expenses related to a PCS move.

Using Your GI Bill For Graduate School

Veterans can use their GI Bill benefits for graduate school.

Staff Sgt. Walter Ramos, crew chief, 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire Air National Guard, fields calls for unemployment benefits.

Post-9/11 GI Bill for Guard and Reserve

Members of the National Guard and reserve components can receive benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

GI Bill Pays for Tests

The GI Bill will reimburse you for many national testing programs.

Post-9/11 GI Bill Rates

Your length of active-duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, determines the amount of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits you receive.

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Here Are the 2025-2026 Post-9/11 GI Bill Rates

The maximum reimbursement for private and foreign schools will go up, as will payments for other types of training.

The GI Bill Can Pay for Testing

Many veterans are not aware that the GI Bill can be used to pay for college entrance exams such as the SAT, ACT, GRE or GMAT.

Passengers deboard from the first Patriot Express flight from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. (Air Force/Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

Navigating SOFA Rules and More Insights for Spouses Going OCONUS

Here's how SOFA rules affect spouses who want to continue doing their remote jobs after they PCS, plus how to convince an...

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GI Bill License and Certification Program

The VA offers reimbursement for approved licensing and certification tests through the GI Bill programs.

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GI Bill for College Students

GI Bill benefits can help pay for the expenses associated with attending an institution of higher learning.

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Using Your GI Bill Overseas

Thinking of leaving the country? Already living or stationed outside the U.S.? Yes, you can use your GI Bill.

Using the GI Bill for Flight Training

The GI Bill can pay for flight training if you have a private pilot's license and valid medical certification.

Post-9/11 GI Bill Tuition and Fee Rate

Find out how much of your education costs will be paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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