Military Retiree Casualty DOs and DON'Ts Help avoid delays in assistance and the unpleasant issues that may arise when dealing with the loss of a loved one.
VA Cemeteries Nationwide Holding Memorial Day Ceremonies The ceremonies serve as a solemn reminder of the holiday.
Here’s How Memorial Day Will Be Observed at National and State Veterans Cemeteries Smaller, more subdued ceremonies are planned nationwide.
Can Spouses Be Buried in Veterans Cemeteries? It's not something we like to think about, but it's a benefit you earned.
Arlington National Cemetery Since 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's military cemetery honoring those who served.
Military Funeral Honors Military Funeral Honors are available for eligible veterans. A military funeral can be requested by the veterans family.
Burial and Memorial Benefits Overview There are several ways our nation honors its deceased veterans. See our detailed pages on what benefits are available.
Dealing With Finance Issues After A Service Member's Death The following information will help you in planning for, or dealing with, one of life's most unpleasant times
Burial at Sea: A Time-Honored Tradition For many Sailors and Marines, there is no more honored choice for their mortal remains than burial at sea.
Supreme Court Sides with Army Reservist Who Lost State Job over Burn Pit-Related Illness In a 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that states yield their immunity from lawsuits in order to maintain a national military...
They Graduated Space Force Boot Camp. What Comes Next for Them, and the Service, Is Less Clear. Space Force continues to carve out its own identity after being created in 2019.
Army Swiftly Backpedals on Policy Dropping High School Diploma Requirement The Army has swiftly reversed a new policy that would have allowed potential recruits to enlist into the force without a high...
Mom ‘Horrified’ After Autopsy Shows Son’s Treatment During Navy SEAL ‘Hell Week’ Training Kyle Mullen died Feb. 4 after completing the grueling first phase of U.S. Navy SEAL training called “Hell Week.
World War II-Era Boat Emerges From Shrinking Lake Mead Around 1,500 “Higgins boats” were deployed at Normandy on D-Day.