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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Space Force Guardians assigned to the 1st Delta Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, receive their Space Force patch during a private ceremony April 24, 2024. Senior Master Sgt. Cody Brown, Senior enlisted leader, 1st Delta Operations Squadron, Vandenberg Space Force Station, California, was the guest speaker during the ceremony. (2nd Lt. Kate Anderson/Air Force)

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US Naval Academy

The U.S. Naval Academy prepares students for commissioning in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps.

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National Guard Tuition Assistance

The National Guard's Tuition Assistance program pays for up to 100% tuition for college courses.

Coast Guard Tuition Assistance

The Coast Guard offers several programs to support your education goals including Tuition Assistance.

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US Air Force Academy

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Army Tuition Assistance

The Army's Tuition Assistance (TA) benefit pays up to 100% of tuition and fees for college courses.

Navy Tuition Assistance

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The following will offer answers to the most frequently asked questions about the GI Bill.

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US Military Academy at West Point

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is the oldest service academy in the country and prepares cadets for commissioning in...

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