Military Benefits News and Resources

There are many military benefits that you earn during your service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, Air Force or Coast Guard. With your benefits having so many moving parts and factors that change based on years of service, current status, location and more, keeping track of them can be hard.

Military.com has the latest news, information and tips to help you keep track of your military and veteran benefits.

Military and Veteran Benefit Information

2022 Military Pay Chart

The military pay charts reflect the current monthly base pay for all military members. Use our military pay calculator to compute your personalized base pay, plus allowances and special pays.

2022 Military Pay Charts

Check out the 2022 US military pay scale charts for all ranks for active duty, as well as Reserve and Guard components.

Latest Military Benefits News

Stay updated with the latest military benefit information and news.

Prepare for Your PCS Move with Pets

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough testifies before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs

VA Weighs Limiting Access to Outside Doctors to Curb Rising Costs

Memo Book with "Savings Plan" written on frong

Big Changes Coming to the Thrift Savings Plan

Woman Reviews Finances Using Paper Documents, a Calculator and a Laptop

Should You Invest in the TSP Mutual Fund Window?

How to Buy Your Not-Forever Home

An issue of Stars and Stripes magazine “Welcome to Germany” sits on a newcomer’s desk.

5 Ways to Uncover the Secrets of Your Next Duty Station

US sailor aboard the destroyer USS Daniel Inouye

This Federal Program Now Makes Many Active-Duty, Vets and Survivors Eligible for Free or Discounted Internet

5 Tips to Turn Military Service Successfully into College Credit

A Space Force specialist looks at a computer screen.

'Space Force' Is Now Official to the VA, but Not Everyone Is on the Same Page

Education Benefits

The GI Bill is one of the best benefits of serving in the military. The Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill and dependent GI Bill programs help service members, veterans and families reach their education goals. The articles in this section provide a wealth of information to help you make the most of those educational benefits.

Most Popular Benefits Articles

Find useful information and tips to help get the most out of your military benefits.

See Your 2022 VA Disability Pay Rates

The current VA disability pay rates show compensation for veterans with a disability rating 10% or higher. Read more.

2023 Proposed Military Pay Raise

A 4.6% pay raise has been proposed for 2023, but will it keep up with inflation?

2022 Military Pay Charts

Check out the 2022 US military pay scale charts for all ranks for active duty, as well as Reserve and Guard components.

VA Benefits: Disability Compensation

Disability compensation is paid to veterans disabled by an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active...

Your 2022 State Veteran Benefits

There are great federal benefits offered to veterans. Did you know there are also state-specific veteran benefits? Find out...

VA Loans Most Popular Articles

VA loans make home buying more affordable for millions of veterans and active service members. A VA home loan is one of the most useful military benefits. You can buy or build a home or refinance an existing home mortgage with as little as $0 down. Find the information you need to get the most out of this valuable benefit.

VA Loan Closing Costs: An Added Benefit

VA Loan High-Cost Counties Map 2019. Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency

VA Loan Limits for High-Cost Counties: Updated for 2021

Get the FAQs on VA Home Loans

IRRRL Facts for Veterans

Top 3 VA Home Loan Tips

4 Keys to VA Loan Approval

Most Popular Veteran Benefit Articles

Get the most out of your military veteran benefits. The articles below contain useful information to help you understand those valuable veteran benefits.