2026 Military Clothing Allowances A military clothing allowance helps pay for a uniform and other costs if appropriate clothes aren't provided. Learn about the...
Government Reopens: What Every Service Member and Veteran Needs to Know Right Now After a record 43-day federal government shutdown, President Trump has signed a funding bill that reopens the government and...
Military Families Ask For Groceries As Shutdown Slams Paychecks Military families across the country are turning to food support programs as the shutdown drags on and paychecks stop.
Shutdown Status: What It’s Doing to the Force Right Now The government shutdown is rippling through every branch of the military, halting pay for civilians, delaying drills, and...
Marines Boost Enlistment Perks: FY26 Bonuses Target Critical Skills The Marine Corps released a new administrative message on November 3, 2025, outlining enlistment incentives for Fiscal Year...
Last-Minute Scramble Over Pay Takes a Toll on Military Families During the Shutdown The government shutdown is taking a toll on military families as they live without the guarantee of a paycheck.
When the Government Shutdown Will Affect SNAP, Head Start and Military Pay The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.
Military Flight Pay Both officers and enlisted military members with flight-related duties receive forms of aviation incentive pay, or "flight...
Troops Will Miss Paychecks Next Week Without Action on the Government Shutdown The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families, because those in uniform...
Food Pantry Visits From Military Families Climb Over 30% Since Government Shutdown Began Military families are being encouraged to seek out food, other resources as the government shutdown has surpassed one week...
The Latest in Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill's $25 Million Defamation Lawsuit The $25 million defamation lawsuit by ex-Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill could be decided by a jury in state or federal court.
Veterans Can Now Get VA Auto Grants Every 10 Years. Here's What Changed A disabled veteran who received a Department of Veterans Affairs automobile grant decades ago can now apply for another one.
US Space Force Turns 6: Has It Met Expectations? The U.S. Space Force marked its sixth anniversary in December, reflecting a shift from stand-up to sustained operations as...
A U-Boat Killed 763 American Soldiers on Christmas Eve in 1944. The Army Kept It Secret for 50 Years Howard woke up around midnight in a hospital in Cherbourg, France. He was among the lucky ones. On that Christmas Eve in 1944...
Free and Discounted Tax Preparation for Military Military personnel and their families have access to a variety of tax preparation and filing services for free.
![Government Shutdown Timeline](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-10/ApNewsroom_Government_Shutdown_Timeline_12713.jpg?itok=O98mBTge "FILE - A sign that reads "Closed due to federal government shutdown," is seen outside of the National Gallery of Art on the 6th day of the government shutdown, in Washington, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)")
