Retiree Burial Benefits As a retired servicemember it's important to know about your mortuary and burial benefits.
When You Die The VA Will Provide A Free Grave Marker The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world.
Military Funerals: Honoring the Honorable Active duty members, Selected Reserve, and honorably discharged veterans qualify for military honors at their funeral.
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.
Military Funeral Honors Military Funeral Honors are available for eligible veterans. A military funeral can be requested by the veterans family.
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.
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Making Sure Vets Get PACT Act Benefits Is New House Veterans Affairs Chairman's Top Priority Rep. Mike Bost said he sees no signs that the VA is being overwhelmed, noting that the law also gave the department the...
Lawmakers Want to Restore Gun Rights to Some Disabled Veterans The House Veterans Affairs Committee chairman and 49 Republicans support a bill that would prevent some vets from being...
China Accuses US of Indiscriminate Use of Force Over Balloon The U.S. shot down the balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America.
Former US Navy Captain Sentenced in 'Fat Leonard' Scandal Prosecutors said Haas, 54, of Kailua, Hawaii, was among dozens of Navy officials who were bribed to help obtain defense...