The Survivor Benefit Plan Explained The Survivor Benefit Plan pays your spouse a monthly payment, protecting survivors against the risks of early death.
Survivor Benefit Plan FAQs The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) ensures a military retirees dependents receive a continuous lifetime annuity. Find answers to...
Survivor Benefit Plan for Reserve Component The Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan is available for reserve and guard members.
Survivor Benefit Plan Payments for Disabled Dependents A new law allows members to contribute their SBP payments to a Special Needs Trust to keep federal benefit eligibility
SBP Former Spouse Coverage SBP allows coverage for former spouses. Costs and benefits under this option are identical to those for spouse coverage.
Remarriage Rules Relaxed for Surviving Spouses Seeking VA Benefits The popular DIC program is now available to more survivors
New Law Makes Many Active Duty, Vets and Survivors Eligible for Free or Discounted Broadband Internet Eligible households also may be eligible for a $100 discount on a computer or tablet from Uncle Sam
Gold Star Lapel Buttons These gold star lapel buttons are a visual reminder of a family's sacrifice. Read more.
Survivor Support Organizations In times of tragedy and personal need there are many organizations available to provide aid and support.
Gold Star Spouses Who Remarry Face Losing Survivor Benefits. This Bill Would Change That The Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act was introduced Thursday by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., and Seth...
Did Sherrill Violate Naval Academy’s Honor Code? Classmates Speak out About Notorious Cheating Scandal Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey Democratic congresswoman running for governor, says she did not cheat but was penalized because...
Trump Calls for Using US Cities as 'Training Ground' for Armed Forces in Unusual Speech to Generals President Donald Trump proposed using American cities as training grounds for the armed forces, with U.S. military might...
Marines Say They Hit Recruiting Goals and Point to 'Unapologetic' Standards Data provided by the Corps shows that it has recruited 30,536 active-duty and reserve enlisted Marines — just one person over...
Bill Would Allow Noncitizen US Military Members to Become Naturalized Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House have reintroduced a bill that would protect noncitizen military members from being...
5 Unsung Vehicles from ‘Band of Brothers’ HBO’s legendary World War II series featured inspiring characters, unforgettable story lines and several vehicles worth...
