2025 Benefits Guide
Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2025.
By Military Times staff
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Pentagon agency halts MLK Day, Black History Month, other celebrations
The Defense Intelligence Agency's pause comes in response to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.
By Tara Copp, AP
Did a PCS move bust your budget? Here’s how military relief agencies can help
These groups can help out with a move-related loan.
By Karen Jowers
Air rifles: 5 top models new for 2018
Get all the specs, and prices, before adding to your inventory.
By Ken Perrotte
5 motorcycle-related gifts for your loved one this Valentine's Day
What would you get your motorcycle Valentine?
By Serena Bleeker
Military advocates ready to fight on for adequate pay raises
Lawmakers recently approved the biggest military pay raise in eight years, and next year’s pay hike will likely be even higher. But military advocates say they expect to continue having to fight for it.
Military vs. civilian: Which pays better?
Do military service members make more money than civilians over a career? There is no simple answer. Comparing civilian pay to military compensation can seem like apples and oranges.
By Andrew Tilghman and Tara Copp, AP
8 tips for military families to beat post-holiday debt
Don't let good tidings lead to bad finances for the new year.
By Maria Cordova
Many happy returns: Rules for holiday refunds at the military exchanges
'It's just what I always wanted' ... no, it's not. But you can fix that.
By Karen Jowers
Fewer stateside troops to get cost-of-living allowance in 2018
About 28,000 service members will receive the continental U.S. cost-of-living allowance in 2018, down from about 35,150 this year.
By Kent Miller
Retirement Guide: Sailor sees benefits on both sides of BRS choice
With six years in the Navy under his belt, Yeoman 1st Class Eric Driest is squarely in the middle of the 1.6 million service members who are eligible to opt in to the new Blended Retirement System. (Courtesy of Eric Driest)
By Karen Jowers
Retirement Guide: BRS or legacy? We’ll help you find the right path
More than 1.6 million service members are eligible to make a choice between the military's legacy retirement system and the new Blended Retirement System, which goes into effect Jan. 1
By Karen Jowers