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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Army 1st Lt. Courtney Arthur, a registered nurse, checks patient records in the intensive care unit of Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH).

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VA Health Care Enrollment Process

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Capt. Joeseph Sarcone, Doctor of Optometry, demonstrates how to use the various equipment used in optometry with a technician at Naval Air Station II (NAS) Sigonella on May 13, 2019. Sarcone worked with many patients performing eye exams. (Katelyn Sprott/Air Force)

FEDVIP Open Season for Military and Retiree Health Insurance

FEDVIP offers vision insurance for active-duty family members and dental insurance for retired military members and their...

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2024 Mileage Rates for Official Travel

Here are the 2024 PCS and TDY/TAD privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rates.

Washington State Veteran Benefits

The state of Washington provides several veteran benefits. This page explains those benefits.

Health Care After Leaving the Military

Plan ahead to make sure you and your family have health care coverage after you get out of the military.

With their backs turned to the camera, Black Vietnam veterans in Vietnam-themed leather jackets decorated with embroidery and patches, salute flags.

Here's the 2024 Pay Raise for Vets and Military Retirees

Retired military pay, VA disability pay, federal retirement and Social Security payment increases coming in 2024.

A squad of soldiers in camo walk on a dirt road through the woods toward the camera.

Reserve Tuition Assistance

Many members of the Selected Reserve are eligible for up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses.

Amid white-jacketed military academy graduates, dark-jacketed graduates stand in recognition.

US Merchant Marine Academy

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy prepares students for careers as officers in the military or the civilian Merchant Marine.

Veteran Readiness and Employment Program Subsistence Allowance

A subsistence allowance is paid to Veterans each month while enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veteran...

Massachusetts Commonwealth Veteran Benefits

The commonwealth of Massachusetts provides several veteran benefits. This page explains those benefits.

U.S. Naval Academy midshipman Nick Janowsky and U.S. Military Academy cadet Mitch Walker listen to midshipman Jacey Akpokli as she talks about a class during lunch Dec. 1, 2023. Walker took part in the semester-long service academy exchange program and was one of seven West Point students exchanged at midfield prior to the Army-Navy game. (Shannon Collins/Defense Media Activity)

Learn About the Armed Forces Service Academies

These tips give you an edge in getting into one of these elite institutions.

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