Where Is the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion in Effect? If you are a military member who serves in a combat zone you can exclude certain pay from your income when figuring your...
Understanding All the Deductions on Your 2026 Military Leave and Earnings Statements Understanding what deductions are coming out of your pay is key to knowing where all your money is going. More importantly...
Should You Let the Military Set Aside Allotments from Your Pay? Can a military allotment help you manage your money? Probably. Is it the right tool for you? That depends.
Trump Promises $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Troops—Here’s What Service Members Need to Know President Donald Trump's one-time $1,776 payment promise for U.S. service members offers questions about which troops...
2026 Mileage Rates for Official Travel Here are the latest PCS and TDY/TAD privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rates.
Veterans: What's Taxed and What's Not on Your Federal and State Returns Here's what veterans can expect on their taxes when it comes to service-related pay.
IRS: Don’t Report $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' on Your Tax Return The “Warrior Dividend” payments of $1,776 made to military service members in December 2025 definitely won’t be subject to...
Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay If you are deemed a career enlisted flyer by your service branch, you may be eligible for Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay...
2026 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 pay day.
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...
New York Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Will Finally Receive Medal of Honor Advocates pushed for years for Michael Ollis to receive the nation's highest honor. On Tuesday, their dream became a reality.
Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Navy Veteran Who Would Have Been Buried Alone Hundreds of strangers filled a Pennsylvania church to ensure a U.S. Navy veteran who died without family received the send...
Why Some Disabled Veterans Can't Get Both VA Disability and Military Retirement Pay Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision point at the 20-year mark.
How a Wounded Pigeon Named Cher Ami Saved the Lost Battalion in WWI A wounded pigeon named Cher Ami helped save a battalion of American soldiers, becoming one of the most recognized animals in...
This 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Every February, Black History Month shines a light on Americans whose contributions shaped the nation. One belongs to Pfc...
