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'Fiscal-Cliff' Deal Affects Paychecks
Many to Lose TRICARE Prime
DoD Battles Rumors Over Troops' Meals
SGLI Supplement: $250k Coverage from $18.15 a Month
Benefit Calculator: 2013 Benefits in One Place
Eucom Extends Civilian LQA Allowance
COLA Overview & Calculator
ESGR Freedom Award Nomination Deadline
Hiring Our Heroes Fairs in 2013
Are You Eligible for a VA Home Loan in 2013?
KCI is Hiring Veteran Talent
Vet Bonuses in Ohio
Military Skills Translator: Civilian Jobs You Qualify For
Updated: VA Loan Limits for 2013
Encouraging Your Loved One
Military News and Benefits on the Go
AF Offers Legal Aid for Assault Victims
Play Military Trivia and Win an iPod
AF MilPDS Upgrade Delayed
Must-see Base Guides: Local News and Info
AF Improves Reserve Travel Vouchers
Overview: Thrift Savings Plan
Security Breach at DODDS Europe
Tax Assistance at Military OneSource
Webpage for Commissary Shoppers
New Online Deployment Planning Resource
Physical Fitness for Sailors
New All-Weather Coats Available at NEX
'Healing Heroes' Helps Military Families
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'Fiscal-Cliff' Deal Affects Paychecks
The legislation that President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 that postponed the fiscal cliff means changes to military and civilian paychecks. More

Many to Lose TRICARE Prime
On October 1, 2013 more than 171K retirees will be pushed off TRICARE Prime -- the military's managed-care option. More

DoD Battles Rumors Over Troops' Meals
A chain email has been circulating online, claiming that "elected officials believe that our military who are deployed overseas don't have a need for breakfast anymore." More

SGLI Supplement: $250k Coverage from $18.15 a Month
Need more coverage than SGLI? ASMBA offers $250k supplemental insurance starting at $18.15 a month. More


Benefit Calculator: 2013 Benefits in One Place
The Military.com Benefit Calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefits information based on service and status. More


Eucom Extends Civilian LQA Allowance
The DoD is extending housing allowances by one year for DoD civilians employed overseas by the U.S. European Command who were mistakenly granted the benefit. More

COLA Overview & Calculator
To help offset the effects of being stationed in higher cost areas, military servicemembers may be eligible for a Cost-of-Living Allowance More

ESGR Freedom Award Nomination Deadline
Reserve-component servicemembers have until Jan. 21 to nominate their employers for a 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. More

Hiring Our Heroes Fairs in 2013
New year, new job opportunities. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will hold dozens of Hiring Our Heroes job fairs for veterans this year. More

Are You Eligible for a VA Home Loan in 2013?
In order to obtain a VA home loan, you must first fill out VA Form 26-1880, the request for your Certificate of Eligibility. More

KCI is Hiring Veteran Talent
KCI offers the excitement and challenges of a growing and innovative company in the medical device marketplace. More

Vet Bonuses in Ohio
Veterans of the Persian Gulf War have only until December 31, 2013 to apply for a tax-free bonus from the state totaling between $150 and $5,700. More

Military Skills Translator: Civilian Jobs You Qualify For
Translate your military skills, experience and training to find career opportunities that best align with your capabilities. More

Updated: VA Loan Limits for 2013
The maximum guaranty amount of a VA loan is typically $417,000, but you may qualify for much more depending on the county where you live. More

Encouraging Your Loved One
Family members are key resources for servicemembers and veterans. Unfortunately, sometimes misunderstandings and conflicts get in the way of helping. More

Military News and Benefits on the Go
Get military news and benefits on the go with the new free Military.com app! More

AF Offers Legal Aid for Assault Victims
The Special Victims' Counsel Program, a new Air Force pilot program, will give sexual assault victims legal assistance. More

Play Military Trivia and Win an iPod
Think you know military history and trivia? Test your knowledge with the Military.com Trivia Challenge. More

AF MilPDS Upgrade Delayed
The Air Force has delayed its major upgrade to the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) until March. More

Must-see Base Guides: Local News and Info
Find Base Directories, Base Talk, Local Events and News, Reviews, and connect to other servicemembers, spouses, veterans and retirees near you. More

AF Improves Reserve Travel Vouchers
The Air Force Reserve Command is making travel voucher processing easier for reservists. More

Overview: Thrift Savings Plan
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement and savings plan available to servicemembers. More

Security Breach at DODDS Europe
In late-October, 2012, DoDDS-Europe became aware of the theft of computer memory devices that may have included personal information. More

Tax Assistance at Military OneSource
As tax season nears, Military OneSource and H&R Block have joined forces again to provide a free online tax preparation service for servicemembers. More

Webpage for Commissary Shoppers
Commissary customers who want exclusive specials, promotions and sales can visit the Defense Commissary Agency's Exclusive Savings webpage at www.commissaries.com/partners.cfm, More

New Online Deployment Planning Resource
The Defense Department launched a new resource to help troops and their families plan for the "before, during and after" of deploying. More

Physical Fitness for Sailors
The U.S. Navy's Physical Readiness Program has resources and information to help Sailors and families achieve their fitness goals. More

New All-Weather Coats Available at NEX
The Navy Exchange Service Command has announced that select outlets now sell the recently approved optional All-Weather Coat. More

'Healing Heroes' Helps Military Families
A new and unique book has just been released that supports MILITARY FAMILIES who are facing changes due to the injury of someone they love. More