The death gratuity program provides for a special tax free payment of $100,000 to eligible survivors of members of the Armed Forces, who die while on active duty or while serving in certain reserve statuses. The death gratuity is the same regardless of the cause of death. The longstanding purpose of the death gratuity has…
When one military member marries another, the couple becomes a “dual military” couple, also known as mil-to-mil marriages. Different branches of service may use other terms. Dual military couples are common, and the number of same-service couples may be larger than those who marry someone from a different branch of service. Army spouses, Air Force…
Preparing for military family deployment can seem like an uphill battle. For one, your Family Readiness team (be it an officer, group or other) has probably handed you a to-do list that is several pages long. Add in the fact that there’s the inevitable family you’re going to have to find time to see , preparations made…
Military discounts are available just about everywhere you look, from travel to clothing and apparel to arts and recreation. Most of those discounts include a certain percentage off a purchase, but some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. The following are 9 freebies available for service members and their families: 1. Holiday Freebies Many businesses honor…
Preparing for military family deployment can seem like an uphill battle. For one, your Family Readiness team (be it an officer, group or other) has probably handed you a to-do list that is several pages long. Add in the fact that there’s the inevitable family you’re going to have to find time to see (I’m sorry, Aunt…
The military can be a difficult lifestyle for a family, but it does come with some excellent benefits. Some of those are in the form of cash, and some are in the form of discounts. In addition to the bi-monthly paycheck, military service members receive benefits like money for housing, subsidized groceries and healthcare. Don’t know exactly…
