Beginning January 1st, 2022, military service members will be getting a 5.1% Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate increase. The DoD announced the rate increase on December 15th, and it is considerably higher than the 2021 2.9% increase. Each year the BAH tables are released in mid-December. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous Mortgage Relief Program - … [Read more...] about Here Are Your 2022 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates
VA Rule Change to Impact Veterans, Will Prevent Some from Using Their GI Bill
A new VA rule change is going to have some undesirable repercussions on veterans across the nation. Until recently, the 85/15 Rule said that the VA could not pay for a student’s education if they are in a program where more than 85% of the students have their tuition supported by either the college itself or the VA. The new change is redefining what is considered a … [Read more...] about VA Rule Change to Impact Veterans, Will Prevent Some from Using Their GI Bill
All U.S. Veterans Can Now Use Home Depot’s Military Discount — Here’s the Scoop
Home Depot recently announced that all U.S. veterans and their spouses will now be able to use their everyday military discount. Previously the discount was only available to military retirees, their dependents, and active-duty service members. Home Depot did open the discount to veterans on certain holidays in the past, but now veterans can use it everyday. TRENDING: … [Read more...] about All U.S. Veterans Can Now Use Home Depot’s Military Discount — Here’s the Scoop
Marine Officer Faces Discharge Over Training Accident That Killed 9 Service Members
A Marine officer is facing discharge and potentially losing his retirement benefits over a deadly training mishap that resulted in the death of 9 service members. The accident occurred in the ocean off the coast of San Clemente in July, 2020, and resulted in the sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle. This week a Marine Corps panel is convening to determine whether Lt. … [Read more...] about Marine Officer Faces Discharge Over Training Accident That Killed 9 Service Members
Here’s Your 2022 Military Discounts for Disney
To salute military personnel and their families, Disney has recently announced the renewal of their popular military discounts for 2022. Disney’s Armed Forces Salute allows members of the U.S. military to purchase steeply discounted theme park tickets. Military personnel can also get large discounts on stays at select Disney Resort hotels. The Salute is a special … [Read more...] about Here’s Your 2022 Military Discounts for Disney